I can't tell you how many females have told me they don't lift weights because they don't want to "bulk up". Not gonna happen, my friends. The truth of the matter is this: Women NEED to lift weights for many reasons...one being that it helps to SHED fat!
I'll give you 4 reasons that you, as a female, should be participating in resistance training at least 2-3 days a week...and then you can make the decision.
*DID YOU KNOW* Women who do weight-training 2-3 days/week for 2 months will on average gain 2lb of muscle and lose 3.5lb of fat!
I'll give you 4 reasons that you, as a female, should be participating in resistance training at least 2-3 days a week...and then you can make the decision.
- Increase Physical Strength: Ladies, we need to be strong for SO many reasons! A strong body helps prevent injury, allows you to play with your kiddos without fatiguing, and makes daily tasks easier.
- Help Fight Depression: A Harvard study found that 10 weeks of strength training reduced clinical depression symptoms more successfully than standard counseling did. Women who strength train commonly report feeling more confident and capable as a result of their program, all important factors in fighting depression.
- Burn More Fat: As your lean muscle mass increases, so does your resting metabolic rate, which allows you to burn more calories every single day just by existing! Um...awesome, right?
- Decrease Health Risks: NUMEROUS studies have been done to show that Resistance Training decreases women's risk of Heart Disease, Type II Diabetes, Osteoporosis, Lower Back Pain, and more!
Don't put it off any longer, girls. Add weight-training to your life! Start with twice a week and go from there. If you're a first-timer, get the help of a fitness professional to avoid injury, learn the basics, and to make sure you're using proper form! Don't be discouraged if you gain some weight to start off with...you're turning fat weight into muscle weight, and muscle weighs more than fat! If you stick with it, your increased metabolism will help you tone up and lose inches!! Now get to liftin'!!
-Peace. Health. RoxyB!!
1 comments:
I love this!! So many women think they just need cardio, but they NEED weights too!! Your blog has so many great tips and advice! thanks!
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