Women&Weights
Looking to tone? Personal Trainer Kim Griffin shares her expert advice forwomenwhowant to lift.
Why liftweights?
Alot of people,womenparticularly, cometomewith the goal of “toning up” but they feel scared to liftweights in case they get “big, bulky and manly”. To achieve a physique thatmost
womenenvision when they say that theywant to “tone up” they need to buildmuscle (to create shape) and to reduce overall body fat (to reveal thatmuscle and create definition). And to build thatmuscle, you need to liftweights. That sounds scary right? But
buildingmuscle doesn’t happen overnight and it takes years of consistency and following a strict
training, nutrition and supplement regime to build solidmuscle. Especially for us aswomenwith
muchless testosterone -we aren’t biologically primed to gain muscle like men.
Aswell as making you look great, liftingweights also… 1. Promotes fat loss by increasing your metabolism. 2. Strengthens your bones and joints. 3. Improves your posture and reduces back pain. 4. Reduces the risk of diseases such as osteoarthritis and cardiovascular disease. 5. Improves sleep quality. 6. Boosts your mood.
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7.Can contribute to reducing symptomsof depression and anxiety. 8. Makes you feel accomplished and improves your confidence.
Howtoget intoweight-lifting? Iwould always suggest starting with the basics - if you’re completely new, schedule in 2-3workouts eachweek. Carry out 3 sets of 12 reps training your full body. Stick to this for a few weeks whilst gradually increasing the amount ofweight you use for each of the exercises.Once you’re familiar and comfortable with them, change them up. • Take advantage of the induction and free PT taster sessions at the
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