Most women who work out have a tendency to only do cardio exercises, thinking they only need a treadmill or elliptical machine in order to get an effective workout. Those are both great cardio workout machines, but, ladies, lets not forget the importance of strength training. Don't worry lifting weight does not mean that you are going to look like this:
This is nearly impossible for woman because our genetic makeup involves too much estrogen and not enough testosterone. The only way to look like this is to use enhancements, aka steroids, consume chicken with every meal and snack and allow weight training to be your full time job. So relax, this is not going to happen. You can increase your results by including strength training into your workouts.
Yahoo! Health has the top 9 reasons why every woman should include weight lifting and/or using your own body weight (strength training) in exercises incorporated with your cardio.
I added the last one. :-)
(For the full article click the link below.)
1. Increase your metabolism.
2. Burn more fat.
3. Tighten your body.
4. Reduce your risk or heart disease and diabetes.
5. Lower your blood pressure.
6. You will look fantastic in your skinny jeans.
7. You can do it anytime and anywhere.
8. You will blast calories.
9. Its good for your bones.
10. Summer will be here before you know it.
More information: http://www.womenshealthmag.com/weight-loss/weight-training-tips
No comments:
Post a Comment