So the majority of girls I talk to tell me when it comes to working out, they don’t like using weights because it “bulks them up”. Ladies this is one big fat myth. Here is why.
If you do weight training in a very specific way, you obviously can get super buff, however, weights can be used to tone up already existing muscle which ultimately helps you slim down. If you’re looking to pump up, you would lift heavier weights with fewer repetitions. If you’re wanting to tone, you will want to find a weight where you can comfortably lift it 12-15 times (reps) and do those 12-15 reps at 3 different times (sets), with a resting period of about 60 seconds in between.
Muscle makes up a large amount of mass in your body and when you work that large mass, it continues to work for you. This is why a lot of people choose to work out in the morning, as they can reap the benefits of a boosted metabolism throughout the rest of the day. You may burn more calories during a cardio workout, but lifting weights will increase your muscle mass and muscle mass burns more calories than other mass. Complicated but makes sense if you think about it. So today’s Move it Monday is Weight Lifting!
Guys pump it with heavier weights, less reps
Girls pump it with a good amount of weight and a few more reps
Girls click here are 5 good arm workouts to banish that arm fatttt once and for all!
PS-I have been lifting more weights as of last week, and already can tell a huge difference! I was focusing TOO much on cardio and not enough on weights!
Other things I saw tonight at the gym that confused me were:
Big boobed girls, I feel your pain!
I have been kind of moody lately, I will try to control it in my future posts.
