I've talked about it before, I'll talk about it now, and I'm sure we'll talk about it later.
One, because you need to hear it.
But two, I read an article where I learned A LOT, and I've done a little more in depth research and just want to share with you in hopes of allowing you to do and be better.
LADIES...
Lifting and developing good, lean muscle mass won't make you bulky. It won't make you look like a man, and any size and strength you get isn't going to be all at once. Instead, it'll sculpt a beautifully proportioned “hourglass type figure” with toned legs and low body fat. Isn't that what we want?
Listen, as a woman, your unique hormonal profile puts a natural limit on muscular gain, so you can work towards a strong and “beautified” physique without worrying about excessive muscle mass, looking like a man, etc. I've done some research, so just hear me out..
A Few Facts To Feel Better -
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Injuries: Weightlifting boasts one of the lowest injury rates among all sports.
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Not Just The Body, Also The Mind: Working out, specifically resistance training, has some absolutely phenomenal benefits from an anxiety/depression and overall stress relieving standpoint.
Intrigued yet? Ready for a little more?
When Women Lift Weights -
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Faster Recovery: Research shows that women recover their strength faster after high intensity workouts when compared to men. This allows for more frequent training on specific body parts and still the ability to recover.
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Legs: Don't shy away from training your legs frequently. Not only is leg development, which helps with that booty, a common interest among women, but it also allows for better overall strength gains, higher growth hormone release (crazy how many benefits this one can give), and research shows a better and more improved mood for women who regulary train their lower body.
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Your Cycle & Hormonal Influence: Women's hormonal fluctuations can impact training results. During the last half of the menstrual cycle ( luteal phase ), recovery time may be longer. Maybe consider reducing training intensity and frequency, or make sure we maximize on recovery and rest. Conversely, during the first half of your cycle ( follicular phase ), a females body is capable of faster recovery and larger strength gains.
Stop being afraid of weightlifting. Stop worrying about what other people say. Utilize resistance training to give yourself the body you want, clear your mind and decrease stress, and most importantly be the best and healthiest YOU that you can be.
