Womens Strength training is far more beneficial than countless hours of cardio. But why do women consistently spend most of their time on step machines, ellipticals, treadmills, or running to no where land, and spend little or no time lifting weights?
This is for the ladies. Guys don’t need to be convinced to train with weights. They spend more time lifting weights, no wonder why they can eat more or sit more. They just have more muscle mass than most of the ladies.
Based on scientific research strength training helps to build muscle and reduce fat.
Increased muscle mass or Lean Body Mass also increases metabolism which increase the amount of fat your body burns.
Cardio DOES burn more calories than strength training during the session BUT after that session it’s muscle that burns more calories. The more muscle you have the more calories you burn throughout the day even while you rest.
Cardio may be a good method to lose weight in the short term but for long term healthy weight loss it may not be the best choice. Long and slow cardio sessions actually use your muscle tissue for energy and this causes decreased lean body mass.
In time you have to workout longer and longer to burn more calories and eventually hitting a plateau. Once you hit this plateau it becomes harder and harder to lose weight. In this case most women turn to sever calorie restrictions.
There is no such thing as a slow metabolism. The reason you gain weight and can’t lose weight is because you may just not be active enough and your body has more fat mass than muscle mass or not enough muscle mass.
Again that’s why men have an easier time losing weight or keeping it off. They don’t waist hours on a treadmill. They strength train more and of course are just born with more muscle.
Womens strength training (true for men also) is the best way to lose weight in the long term and the healthiest way to a stronger leaner body. Performing a womens strength training workout will increase your metabolism throughout the day. And strength training doesn’t use your lean muscle tissue for energy so you don’t lose muscle but gain more each time you strength train.
And don’t worry about bulking up or looking like a guy. You won’t! Just read about Female Strength training to learn more.
So where do you begin and how do you get started?
Start with body weight exercises and simple dumbbell exercises at home if you don’t like going to the gym. Or start a program at your gym with a personal trainer.
If you are a beginner it’s best to hire a trainer to learn the basics and use proper form.
This doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do any cardio. Cardio is still as important for your health but decrease the amount of time you do cardio and increase or add strength training to your routine as well and make it a priority.
Go to Best Cardio Workouts for suggestions on cardio.
Some exercises you can do include pushups, pull-ups, sit-ups or crunches, body weight squats, and lunges. Visit the Free Workout Plans For some sample workouts you can do at home or at the gym.
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