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I Love Physical Fitness

I love love love running and cycling but am hearing us ladies can benefit from lifting also...I am scared...don't want to get manly looking muscles.:S Any thoughts or advice? Good idea or no?
NiftyWhite · 46-50, F
this is a huge myth i always hear fro women — unless ur on steroids you will NEVER bulk like a man or else i’d be a hulk by now . i used to compete in fitness and worked my ASS off for 4h a day 6-7 days a week for months and i neverrrrrr looked manly. the manly women you see are either born naturally muscular or they are on something. it takes SO much work to build muscle that you never have to worry about gaining to much of it trust me.
justmekimnikki · 36-40, F
Yeah not sure why but seems to be the new trend in my gym. Been thinking about taking a Barre class also
496sbc · 36-40, M
@justmekimnikki wow whats a Barre class. Sounds umm well interesting
Great idea. Women need physical activity as badly as men do. And resistance training (weight lifting) will increase bone density if done on even a semi-consistent basis. The concept of getting manly looking muscles is over-emphasized. Women will gain the benefits of weight training without bulking up because their testosterone levels are naturally lower.
496sbc · 36-40, M
U must lift light if you dont want big muscles. And really there is nothing wrong with it. But honestly im sure you wont get muscles like that
496sbc · 36-40, M
@NiftyWhite yeah I remember doing that in high school. Sounds like you work out a ton and a half
NiftyWhite · 46-50, F
@496sbc 25 years of experience, a certified trainer and a fitness competitor a few years ago.
496sbc · 36-40, M
@NiftyWhite Wow cool beens. Thats sooo cool
erosme · 46-50, M
I used to train back in the 80 to become professional bodybuilder... I had a car accident so everything stop there. My suggestion is to do high reps/2-3 series of each part of body with light weight in a slow control motion.
samueltyler2 · 80-89, M
Everything in moderation will be good! I'm if that is you in the avatar, congratulations, keep doing whatever you have bee, you are a goddess.
SW-User
You won't get bulky . I know a few powerlifting girls that are lifting more then some dudes and they are not overly muscular.
Clairebare · 26-30, F
I run 20-30 miles a week. I started doing a kettlebell class twice a week for cross training and muscle tone. I love it! You should try it!
SW-User
teenage boys wish it was that easy. it's always a good idea to have a bit of lifting in your fitness routine.

 
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