Women and Strength Training
It's not just for men
Strength training is certainly not just for men. However, women are often
worried they will bulk up too much if they follow a weight training routine.
This is a needless worry. In fact, women will find it very difficult to gain
anywhere near as much muscle mass as men from a regular strength training
routine. This is because they simply don’t have the right hormones to
allow it.
Women and body building
In saying that, if women want to bulk up for competition or just because
they enjoy it, they can certainly achieve that. It is possible to get a very
muscular look with the right, intensive and focused training, specifically
devised for that aim. There are many highly successful female body builders
to prove it.
Get toned with weights
However, most women just want to gain lean muscle and develop a strong,
supple, toned look. Weight training is essential for this. Weight
training is also great for getting rid of excess fat in those hard-to-target
places, such as the backs of the
arms.