I like to lift weights in my spare time. I do it for the ladies.
Strength training really benefits overall health, increasing the strength of your entire body, improving heart function, metabolic rate, etc.  It also reduces injuries.
What are some sports that require strength training?
I would imagine any sport would benefit from strength training, as it improves toughness and coordination.
I've been looking to get into bodybuilding, but I don't know what equipment I need.
You could always check out bodybuilding.com, they have training plans and regimen s.
Thanks, I will definitely check it out. Do you know when people first started to lift weights?
No, I don't know.  Female bodybuilding began in the lat 1970's.