I ran across this Fitness Tip on the Team Beachbody website and thought it was worth sharing on my blog. So many women hesitate to start a weight training program because they think weight training is not for women, or that they will develop into Ms. Olympia overnight (trust me, you won’t become Ms. Olympia overnight, probably not ever). These 10 reasons apply equally to men, so why not reap some of the same benefits that men get?
10 Reasons Why Women Need to Lift Weights
[Update 5/24/2013]
My wife has completed 3 rounds of P90X and her arms have come a long way since the beginning. She has progressed to where she uses 15 -20 lb dumbbells for 12-15 reps each during most of the arm and shoulder moves, and trust me, she is working hard to tear down the muscle so it can build itself back up. She has no flab hanging from under her arms. How do you know what the right weight is? If you want to bulk up, pick a weight where you can do no more than 8-10 reps. If you don’t want bulk but just want to tone like my wife has done, pick a weight where you can do no more than 12-15 reps. The last 3 reps need to be difficult. If you can do 16 reps with your weight, it’s time to move up to the next weight. As long as you stay in the 12-15 range you will not bulk up. Remember, if you want to reduce the flab in your arms you have to replace the fat with muscle, otherwise you’ll just have flabby skin hanging there.
My Wife’s Arm Muscles After 3 Rounds of P90X
If you want to add resistance training to your workout schedule, here are some programs to consider:
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