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Here is the next question...  This is a great one. I don't know how many times a client has told me that they never wanted to lift weights for fears of getting bigger. Most women just don't have the genetic capacity to attain attain the muscle size of a man. Men naturally have lest body fat and more muscle. They also have more testosterone, making it almost impossible for women to gain that kind of muscle mass.  That is not to say that women cannot have great muscle gains (as you can see), but Lisa is right. It takes a lot of work to look like a body builder. Both men and women literally spend hours a day exercising to prepare for a show. The average women just isn't going to train like this. The bottom line is that women need to strength train. Period. There are many reasons why, including
Don't be afraid to take the plunge. If you are not sure where to begin, invest in a few sessions with a personal trainer. If you want to try it on your own, check out a website like SparkPeople , which outlines programs and exercises step-by-step that are based on your fitness goals. I hope that that was helpful. Now, get out there and lift some weights. :) Feel free to connect with me anytime if you have any questions or post your comments below! Stay Healthy, Tracy P.S. Do you want more? Head over to my website and download my free book "7 Women's Strength Training Myths Revealed!" |
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Strength training is an integral part of any women's fitness regime.
Whether you are a beginner and are not sure how to get started or a seasoned pro who is afraid to get big and bulky, I am going to answer some of your most burning questions.
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Great question, Christine.
Pushups are a fantastic exercise that works the upper body and helps to strengthen the core, but they can be intimidating for women if you are not sure about proper alignment and breathing.
I have talked about pushups a number of times throughout the PIPES Challenge (you can also check out this video , which demonstrates the different levels), but I haven't outlined how to approach them for a beginner.
Here are a few tips to get you started.