Strength Training For Women –
What You Need To Know
Most women think that to get the ideal “beach body”, they have to starve themselves and stay on the treadmill for h ours on end. That’s because they think by lifting weights they’ll get bulky.
The truth is, strength training for women is the safest, and easiest way to attain the ideal, sexy body most guys drool over (sorry if I’m a
little blunt, but it’s true).
Strength training helps women build muscle, which tones you up, it helps you lose fat, which lets you fit into those sexy, tight jeans, and it
improves your health and immune system.
In fact, the myth that by lifting weights a woman will get bulky is false. It takes A LOT of effort to gain a lot of muscle mass. And a lot of
dedication and proper nutrition. Plus as a woman, you’d need a big shot of testosterone to develop big, bulky muscles that rival those of a
man’s.
That being said, here are a few tips on strength training for women that can help you get started on the path:
Skip the light weights. Most women think that if they start a strength training program, they have to lift ridiculously light
weights (usually 3 – 5 pounders). But this is a complete waste of your time. Without the proper resistance, you are not getting the benefits of
strength training, which by the way also includes maintaining your bone density. This helps prevent osteoporosis and brittle bones ad you get
older. Instead, choose a weight that is heavy enough to make you break a sweat. Start at 10 pounds and take it from there.
Click here for the best strength training program for women on the net.
Do the same exercises guys do. Just because you’re a woman, doesn’t mean you should strength train radically different from a
guy. You still have the same muscle groups. Do compound exercises like squats. These workout your thighs, legs, and glutes. Also, don’t be afraid
to do bench presses, or dead lifts. All these exercises are beneficial and will help you build a little bit of muscle that will give you a toned,
sexy look.
Eat often. Remember, you’re not doing yourself a favor by eating like a rabbit. In fact, you’re doing more harm than good.
Don’t be afraid to eat 5- 6 meals per day. Just like a guy, make sure it includes lean protein, veggies, complex carbs like oatmeal or brown
rice, and good fats. The only difference here is that you’re not going to eat as many calories as a guy would. A good approximation is to
multiply 10 by your body weight. That should give you a rough estimate of the amount of calories you should consume.
Remember to stretch. Now that you’re strength training, it becomes even more important to maintain your flexibility. Make
sure you stretch after each workout session. Also consider joining a yoga class. Not only will it help you maintain and even improve your
flexibility, but it will also help reduce your stress.
As you can see, strength training for women isn’t that much different from strength training for men. They are very similar, with only slight
differences.
And remember, strength training as a woman doesn’t mean you’re going to get big and bulky.
On the contrary, it will make you sleek, toned and sexy…
To a healthier, happier you!
Franky D.
| 