Myth 1: "Weight training is not for women as they will get bulky ugly muscles"
A lot of women who come to the gym are horrified when we suggest they do about 2 to 3 days of weight training[ resistance training].
The most common view is that weight training will make them look bulky and give them "ugly" muscles.
Nothing is further from the truth.
Women have far less testosterone than men to produce and maintain a high amount of muscle mass. The women you watch on WWF etc. are probably on anabolic steroids to give them that sort of a look!
Women who lift weights regularly[free of steroids] get a firmer and fitter body. Also muscles look longer and leaner with regular weight training.
Other benefits include but are not limited to : increased resting metabolism, decreased osteoporosis [ loss of bone mass- in later years of life], increased strength and positive self worth.
Hit that Dumbbell rack. Don't believe the myth!
A lot of women who come to the gym are horrified when we suggest they do about 2 to 3 days of weight training[ resistance training].
The most common view is that weight training will make them look bulky and give them "ugly" muscles.
Nothing is further from the truth.
Women have far less testosterone than men to produce and maintain a high amount of muscle mass. The women you watch on WWF etc. are probably on anabolic steroids to give them that sort of a look!
Women who lift weights regularly[free of steroids] get a firmer and fitter body. Also muscles look longer and leaner with regular weight training.
Other benefits include but are not limited to : increased resting metabolism, decreased osteoporosis [ loss of bone mass- in later years of life], increased strength and positive self worth.
Hit that Dumbbell rack. Don't believe the myth!
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