Why Women Must Do Weight Training

Why Women Must Do Weight Training

Whilst many more woman are today understanding and recognising the need to incorporate strength training in their weekly exercise schedule, there are still so many that think ‘I’ll turn into a man if I weight train’, or ‘I don’t want big muscles, I just want to be toned’. The fact is though, if it was that easy to bulk up after lifting weights, most gym goers would walk out the door sideways. It actually takes a considerable amount of time, nutritional support, effective training and months if not years of dedication to build a bulky aesthetically swollen body. Women are just not built that way! Effective resistance training will actually burn body fat revealing lean muscles that look good, not bulky and out of proportion.

We all want to feel healthy and strong, and look trim with sexy curves right? Weight training is how to get there. Lifting weights is one of the best ways to drop body fat.

Did you know that weight training also has a number of other benefits for women? From stress relief, to improved bone strength, keeping up with the kids and improved sleep. What new mum doesn’t want to ensure that the quality of what little sleep they have is good? In fact, why not incorporate your infant into your sessions for a bit of added fun for you and them?

Enhancing your training ability with weights, and promoting real strength in movement will greatly improve your body’s ability to keep up with the demands of a busy lifestyle. This will benefit your posture, concentration, mood, mental health, and give you that much desired energy to enjoy the more social aspects of your life such as spending time with friends and family.

Finally, you will actually be able to reduce the amount of time spent slogging it out in the gym, as you will get more out of your workouts, and keep burning energy well after you have finished your session. Weight training for women is about working smarter not harder and getting the rewards from it!

But easy cardio (such as a brisk walk or slow jog) should remain in your training schedule too, to keep your heart healthy, improve your overall recovery and burn fat. I like to go for walks with my dog, or my girlfriends – I don’t even realise I’m exercising then!