Strength Training: The missing ingredient in women’s fitness.

The importance of resistance training for women should not be underestimated. An issue surrounded by misconceptions, strength training has a fantastic ability to create an optimal body composition, a well-balanced physique and an injury-free lifestyle.

Strength training has been proven to benefit all populations, from adolescent athletes to seniors. Women, in particular, see tremendous benefits from strength training- and certainly NO BULKING!

Time and time again, I meet women who rely on cardiovascular activity and a low calorie diet to change their physical appearance. Unfortunately, low calorie diets merely punish the soul and plummet the metabolism, and, without including consistent strength training in their program, effecting change can be an impossible goal.

Women further benefit from strength training because of the increase in resting metabolism created by strength training. Because of this increase, women who are trying to reduce body fat will do so more easily.

For women of middle age, this is particularly important. Strength training can help them avoid that predicable metabolic sluggishness that often occurs at that stage in life. Thus, the true secret to keeping middle age pounds off is not to eat less, but to strength train more!

Strength training need not be complex or overly time consuming. It can fit easily into any woman’s lifestyle, since it requires minimal equipment and time. Using free weights you can use all major muscle groups and improve body image very safely and effectively.
For the safest, most effective program, you should seek the advice of a certified fitness professional so why not give me a call.