In this episode, we discuss the stereotypes around women and weight training. We highlight why it's important for women to lift weights and some of the barriers that cause them to shy away from a weight training program. If you interested in a 14-Day Kickstart then head to https://pulse.fitness/podcast
Why is there a difference between how women are expected to train and how men train? This is the question we address today. In most gyms, there are women fitness sections where there are some machines only that women should train with. You’ll rarely find a lot of weights in this section. This is totally wrong as weight training is not for men only. Women too should be strength training.
The major reason women avoid strength training is because they wrongly believe it will make them bulky or look like a man. This is simply not true. Tatiana is an example of this. She lifts hardcore weights, yet she is not bulky nor does she look like a man. Women don’t have the testosterone needed to bulk up.
To achieve a lean and toned look, you have to lift weights. This helps you lose fats and build muscle. You have to do strength training. You have to overload your muscles. Initially, you may not see results on the scale but this should not worry you. Muscles way far more than fats. You may have weighed the same or more but have shrunk in size.
Strength training has many physiological benefits for women besides fat loss and achieving a lean look. It helps with improving bone density and hormonal health as well. Women who have been doing cardio their whole life should research and learn more about these benefits.
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