Pattaya July 2020

FITNESS & YOU
- THE KEY TO A BETTER LIFE -
WEIGHT TRAINING
FOR WOMEN
It’s still a large misconception
that women should not lift
weights and many women still
spend most of their time in the
gym on cardio machines. According
to statistics, only about
20% of women do strength
training as part of their workout
routine.
Pumping iron a few times a
week will not only trim inches
off your hips and waist, it can
transform your entire body and
your health. The benefits of
strength training can last hours
after a workout and can boost
your mood all day.
7 Benefits of Weight
Lifting for Women
1. Lose Body Fat
Weight training builds muscle,
as lean muscle increases
so does metabolism. A higher
metabolism means that you
will burn more calories all day
long. Studies found that the the
average woman who strength
trains two to three times a week
for two months will gain nearly
two pounds of muscle and will
lose 3.5 pounds of fat. For each
pound of muscle you gain, you’ll
burn 35 to 50 more calories
per day. That can really add up
over the long term; for example,
4 extra pounds of muscle can
burn up to 10 extra pounders
per year!
2. Gain Strength Without
Bulking
One of the most common reasons
women avoid weight training is
because they are afraid of “bulking.”
This is a misconception as it
physically can not happen. Women
simply don’t have the testosterone
to build muscle like men.
Women have 10 to 30 times less
testosterone than men and have
a much harder time gaining size
from strength training. Insead
women develop muscle definition
and strength without the size.
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3. Decrease Risk of
Osteoporosis
Weight training not only
strengthens muscles, it
strengthens your bones. Weight
training increases bone density,
which reduces the risk of fractures
and broken bones. Research
has also shown weight
training can increase spinal
bone density to create a strong
and healthy spine.
4. Reduce Risk of Injury
Weight training also increases
strength in connective tissues
and joints. Strong joints, ligaments,
and tendons are important
to prevent injury and can
relieve pain from osteoarthritis.
Strengthening muscles and connective
tissue will make injury
from daily tasks and routine exercise
less likely, and can even
improve sports performance.
5. Burn More Calories
Weight training has been proven
to raise your metabolism for up
to 24 hours after a workout. The
more intense the workout the
more calories are burned. After
an intense workout there is more
excess post-exercise oxygen
consumption, or EPOC, meaning
there is an increase in oxygen
consumption, helping break
down fat stores in the body.
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6. Improve Posture and
Reduce Back Pain
Weight-training will strengthen
your back, shoulders, and
core, helping to correct bad
posture so that you can stand
taller, with shoulders back and
spine straight. A stronger back
and core will also prevent lower
back pain
7. Enhance Mood and
Reduce Stress
Exercise and weight-training release
endorphins. Endorphins
are neurotransmitters that prevent
pain, improve mood, and
fight depression. An increased
in endorphins naturally reduces
stress and anxiety. Endorphins
also stimulate the mind,
improving alertness and boosting
energy. Weight-training can
brighten your entire day or help
you combat a bad one.
So ladies, instead of shying
away from strength exercise
because you think it will make
you look like a weight lifter, incorportate
a small ammount of
strength work each time into
your workout routine and see
how much faster you burn those
calories...
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