Women and Weigtlifting!

Today I want to tackle the misconception that lifting weights makes women huge and bulky.  We have all seen these kind of women in the gym.

 

Doing weight training 3 to 4 days a week will not make you look like this.  These women, body builders spend hours each day in the gym 6 days a week to achieve this for competitions.  I promise they do not look like this year round. Due to the fact that women do not, and cannot naturally produce enough testosterone as males do, it is impossible for women to gain huge amounts of muscle mass by touching weights.

Weight Training is a great way to lose body fat and tone your body.  Who wouldn't want a more toned and defined body? How about some muscles to go along with that?  Women can be muscular without overdoing it and it is attractive. So erase the concept that weight training makes women huge and bulky.  Let's see some success stories that come with women who do weight training.

Here is a real life example.  This is Rachel, she went through a huge transformation with changing her diet, using Advocare supplements, and weight training.

This is why weight training is important for women. Because of its short and long term effects on metabolism and fat burning it can help you lose weight and body fat and keep it off.  Since you lose less protein and more fat, you'll retain the body tone that others lose while they go on a diet.
   
Numerous studies have shown that weight training can enhance physical and mental health,  decrease musculoskeletal disorders and some of the problems associated with aging, such as osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and muscle wasting, and improves mobility and function. 
Weight training results in increased hemoglobin levels - 25% in both men and women, and increased stroke volume - more blood circulating at any one time. As such, it increases exercise tolerance and decreases fatigue. So why not do it?

Another great example.  This is Brandi, she also went through a transformation of changing her diet, Advocare supplements, and weight training. 

Who wouldn't want arms like these?

The benefits of women and weight training far exceed the negative conceptions around it.
 I am passionate about weight training because it has changed my life.  I do a combination of weight training, cardio, and running to keep myself fit.  

My weight training results:

                                       Left: 2012                               Right: 2014
                                           
                          Weight:  118lbs                                Weight: 133lbs
                         Body fat %: 19                                  Body Fat % 14
                         Shoulders: 39                                   Shoulders: 40.5
                         Chest: 34.5                                       Chest: 35.5
                         Waist: 30                                          Waist: 28
                         Hips: 37                                            Hips: 32.5
                        Thigh: 20                                           Thigh: 21

                       Lean Body weight: 107lbs                Lean Body Weight: 114lbs
                      Pounds body fat: 27                       Pounds of body fat: 19.4

Those are the real true life results of weight training. Now what will you choose to do?

The bottom line is that training with weights accentuates femininity, increases health and strength, and is the best exercise to help you lose fat and maintain a fit and trim body.  That is what we all want right?

If you are interested in weight training or fitness programs please email or call my husband Rick Copley CPT, Fitness Guru at Rick@yourbestfitnesscoach.com or 352-989-6795.

If you are interested in some of my favorite supplements that help me in my weight training and strength routines email me at Teresa@yourbestfitnesscoach.com.