Visit any gym and you\u2019ll see the dudes lining up to use the free weights. But only one or two women (and they\u2019re usually there with a personal trainer or a boyfriend!).<\/p>\n
Women have, historically, avoided weights and weight training, for lots of reasons. There\u2019s the belief that weight training is a masculine pursuit (kind of like baking is a feminine pursuit). There\u2019s also the misguided belief that weight training creates puffy, body-builder muscles that aren\u2019t very feminine.
\nBut actually, there are a number of reasons why women should do weight training. And looking more toned and lean is just one of them!<\/p>\n
Take a look.<\/p>\n
Various studies <\/a>have found that women who included weight training into their exercise and diet regimes burned more fat than women who did not. That\u2019s because weight training encourages lipolysis \u2013 the breakdown of fat in the body.<\/p>\n Weight training increases your basal metabolic rate (or the rate of metabolism when you\u2019re resting), for up to 24 hours after a training session. This means that you burn more calories (and fat) during the workout, and continue to burn them at a higher rate for 24 hours after the workout.<\/p>\n Weight training results in an increase in muscle mass. And muscle burns more calories than fat. So the more muscle you have, the more calories you burn, even while you\u2019re asleep.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Having strength makes life easier. It means you\u2019re able to do more.<\/p>\n But, contrary to popular belief, it won\u2019t give you hulking muscles. Because, as a woman, you lack the hormones that turn weight training into puffy muscles.<\/p>\n Exercise \u2013 including weight training \u2013 releases endorphins (your body\u2019s natural happy hormones). And these go a long way to warding off depression and stress.<\/p>\n And since stress is a major contributor to ageing <\/a>and disease, you should be doing everything you can to manage it.<\/p>\n Weight training strengthens your muscles. And these, in turn, protect your body from injury. For example, if you have a strong core, you\u2019re less likely to suffer from lower back pains and injuries. Plus, weight training also strengthens the ligaments, tendons, and joints (as well as increasing bone density), and this also translates to lower risk of injury.<\/p>\n As we just mentioned, weight training increases bone density. And since is more prevalent in women than in men, it\u2019s imperative that women remain to engage in weight training to avoid it. Weight training, when mixed with cardiovascular training, helps you combat high blood pressure, cardiovascular disease, and diabetes.<\/p>\n Are you passionate about exercise and wellness? Have you considered making it your career? Check out the Comprehensive Personal Training Certification <\/a>from Trifocus Fitness Academy today.<\/p>\n2.\u00a0AND boosts your metabolism…<\/strong><\/h2>\n
3.\u00a0So you burn more fat even when you\u2019re sleeping<\/strong><\/h2>\n
4.\u00a0It makes you stronger<\/strong><\/h2>\n
5.\u00a0It fights depression and beats stress<\/strong><\/h2>\n
6.\u00a0It reduces your risk of injury<\/strong><\/h2>\n
7.\u00a0It makes you healthier<\/strong><\/h2>\n