STRENGTH TRINING FOR WOMEN

 

STRENGTH TRINING FOR WOMEN





A lot of people think that strength training is only for bodybuilders and athletes, but the truth is, it's great for anyone who wants to have more energy and be healthier. Strength training can help you lose weight, increase your physical endurance, build muscle mass (which will also help with fat loss), improve bone density throughout your skeletal system - all while giving you a toned physique.

If you’ve been thinking of getting fit, barbell strength training is one option with numerous health benefits. But there are many misconceptions about lifting weights that persist to this day. In this article, we will be debunking the top myths related to strength training.

Myth: Strength Training Makes Women Bulky

One of the most prevalent myths about barbell strength training is that it makes women bulky. But regardless of the amount of weight you are lifting, a barbell class alone is unlikely to increase muscle. You have to take enough calories to support and sustain the gains.

Additionally, women naturally do not have as much testosterone as the average male. That means their muscles will increase in mass at half the rate. That is even when you add a suitable bulk diet to a strength training program.

Nonetheless, weight lifting could be even more beneficial for women. It increases bone mass and prevents its loss, which minimizes the risk of conditions such as osteoporosis.

Myth: Cardio Is Better for Losing Weight

While cardio exercises can help you lose weight, they are not necessarily more effective than strength training. Having more muscle means you’ll burn more calories.

Lean muscle takes up to 20 calories a day as opposed to fat, which takes only about five calories at most. A combination of basic lifts and cardio could be the best approach to losing excess weight.

Myth: Strength training is for men only.

Fact: 

It may be even more important for women to strengthen their bones and muscles than it is for men. After menopause, women lose a small percentage of bone mass every year. Strength training can help slow this loss. It helps delay the progression of a disease that causes bones to weaken (osteoporosis). Strength training can also slow muscle loss and improve balance. This can help reduce the risk of falls.


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