As we’ve shared before strength training should be in every one’s routine, especially as we’re getting older to carry out real life activities such as walking, getting up from the floor, bending, carrying, and picking odd objects etc.
Unfortunately some fitness sources say, women need less weight/resistance or just need to do cardio.
The truth is women are no different than men.
Yes, there are hormonal differences, but physiologically both males and females can train similarly. If anything, women will have a harder time putting on muscle compared to the guys because of those hormonal differences. So they’re definitely not going to look like a male.
Most typical female workouts favour cardio and light weight with lots of repetition assuming they “tone” their muscles. High volume of cardio combined with less than ideal diet often results that the body is holding onto more fat!!!
Maintaining cardiovascular health is important, however strength training has the ability to improve bone density, aesthetic, build lean muscle and decrease body fat, reduce the risk of injury, back pain or arthritis.
As far as fat loss and aesthetic go, combine good resistance training with a great diet filled with lots of protein, seasonal vegetables, healthy fats to reach ideal “toning”. Cardio will speed up the process but less is more here and you can’t out train a bad diet.
In our Semi-Private groups the ladies do an amazing job encouraging each other and lift each other up during the session. They even ask for more weights…:)
