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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?

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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

NiftyWhite · 46-50, F

she can lift heavy and if she wants to drop weight it’s actually recommended . women can’t build muscle to look like men less they are born muscular or on enhancing drugs . i wish muscle building was that easy! @496sbc

496sbc · 36-40, M

@NiftyWhite yeah but what are you going to consider heavy weight for her. I lift anything from 30’s to 55’s.

NiftyWhite · 46-50, F

it’s subjective to her. heavy is generally when you fail at 6-8 reps because of muscle fatigue. if she can push to 10 reps increase the weight.

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