Do you think that lifting weights will make you bulky?
This is one of the most popular myths about weight resistance training. It's often the reason why a lot of women refuse to lift weights and abuse cardiovascular exercises at the gym. Believe me when I tell you that you won't end up like the Hulk with heavy weights because women have less testosterone than men and we would have to eat a lot (really, A LOT) to gain a big amount of muscle mass.
If you think only cardio will lead you to improve your fitness level, read the following reasons to get convinced that strength training will get you to better results, improving your fitness condition, your body composition and your overall health.
So... why lift weights?
To become STRONGER. Strength training will improve your muscle condition building lean muscle mass. You’ll feel less tired in your daily tasks as your muscles will do the same activity with less effort.
To BURN more FAT. More muscle mass can help to decrease fat and that's why you’ll have the feeling your body is sculpting.
Your SELF CONFIDENCE will increase. When getting stronger you’ll feel more comfortable in your body and this will be reflected in your attitude and relationships with others.
Your system will be active for a long time after your strength training session meaning you’ll BOOST your METABOLISM, burning more energy post-exercise.
Apart from strengthening your muscles, you’ll have healthier and STRONGER BONES, preventing the risk of osteoporosis.
You’ll also create more support for other tissues like tendons and joints, PREVENTING INJURIES.
Apart from all these functional and aesthetic reasons, it will help you with MIND-BODY balance. Lifting weights will make you focus on every exercise, to push forward your efforts, to believe in yourself and... to become unstoppable.
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