We constantly receive questions from women concerned with resistance training.
So I thought we should put an end to some myths once and for all and address some of these fears.
Females tend to want to stay clear of weight training or at least limit the amount they do.
This is because it is often thought that weight training will make them too big or too muscular.
In reality, it is extremely difficult for a woman to get too big.
Females simply do not have the same genetic structure as males.
The hormone Testosterone is largely responsible and the fact is that females in general, produce far less of this hormone than males.
The reality is that weight training for females creates symmetry and a strong and balanced body.
Weight training also has a host of other benefits like increasing bone density, an important factor in helping to guard against osteoporosis.
Not to mention the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn.
Even while you are asleep.
Many females also tend to over do exercises that target the tummy, hips and thighs believing that it will burn the fat from this area.
This is a myth.
The truth is that females do have a predisposition to store fat around these areas but while resistance training will increase strength and create shape, it is cardio training that is the most effective way to eliminate fat from these areas.
Remember, it is the right combination of both resistance and cardio training that will give you the fit, shapely body you are after.
Like anything in life it is all about balance.
If your workout program isn't structured to include all aspects of fitness training you really won't see the results you are after.