Why Women SHOULD lift weights

Why Women Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Lifting Weights


The majority of women at gyms steer clear of the weights room and don’t attempt any weights machines; giving endless reasons why they don’t try them. Here I explain 10 reasons why ALL women may want to reconsider and start pumping that iron!

Increases Strength

Doing weights regularly with increase your overall strength. This will make everyday activities seem a lot easier and can also help improve your stamina in other sports.

Helps Fast Loss

Each pound of muscle you gain through weight training can burn up to another 50 calories a day. By weight training just a few times a week you can build nearly 2 pounds of it over 2 months and don’t worry you’ll be losing at least 3 pounds of fat at the same time so you’ll be leaner and more toned.

No Bulk

This is one of the major reasons women avoid weights- they fear it will turn them into the incredible hulk! however, research has shown that women generally do not gain bulk from strength training as they do not have the same bulk- building amounts of testosterone (Roughly 10 to 30 percent less). You will however become leaner and more toned.

Strengthens Bones

Research has shown that weight training improves your bone mineral density by as much as 13 percent in just 6 months. This is very important as women are more prone to osteoporosis in old age.

Boosts Performance

Pumping those weights can improve your overall performance and additionally reduce the likelihood of injury. This is because it strengthens your core and the ligaments and tendons that surround joints which are zones prone to injuries.

Helps the Heart

Weight training can keep your heart healthy by increasing your HDL (good) cholesterol and lowering LDL (bad) cholesterol and blood pressure

Lowers Risk of Type 2 Diabetes

Regular weight training has been shown to improve glucose utilisation by up to 23 percent in just 4 months, reducing your risk of type 2 diabetes.

No Age Limitations


It doesn’t matter how old you are, strength training improvements can happen at any age- even 80 years old.

Boosts Confidence

Weight training has been shown to improve women’s self confidence and reduce the symptoms of clinical depression. You’ll feel like a real pro in the gym!

Prevents Boredom

Weight training has unlimited choices and variations which can liven up an old routine. By adding different machines and floor weights to your workout every week you’ll feel much more excited about your workout and motivated to train more.

Author Gemma Carter is a qualified life and fitness coach. She offers online coaching for a diverse range of needs. Visit her website www.cartercoaching.co.uk or email her at gemma@cartercoaching.co.uk

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