Building strength isn\u2019t about having \u201cbig\u201d muscles. A lot of women out there ignore weightlifting due to the fear of looking \u201cbulky.\u201d<\/p>\n
However, this doesn\u2019t naturally occur in women who engage in weight lifting programs.<\/p>\n
Since women have lower testosterone than men, lifting weights is not going to give women the same muscle hypertrophy as men.<\/p>\n
What weightlifting will do is boost your metabolism and give you a toned, strong, and healthy physique.<\/strong><\/p>\n Plus, there are numerous other benefits of weightlifting.<\/p>\n Having more lean muscle mass will increase your metabolism, meaning that your body will be more efficient at burning calories throughout the day.<\/p>\n Clinical studies<\/a> have also shown that increased lean body mass burns more calories at rest than fat mass.<\/p>\n This leads to increased weight loss and improved health.<\/p>\n In addition, strength training has been associated with a decreased risk of other chronic diseases<\/a> like osteoporosis and type 2 diabetes.<\/p>\n Having stronger muscles means not only will you look great and be healthier overall, but you will also be able to do everyday activities more easily.<\/p>\n You will be able to complete tasks that require lifting, reaching, pushing, or pulling much more easily when you have a higher level of fitness and strength.<\/p>\n And as a busy mom, this is definitely a plus!<\/p>\n Ready to learn more about women and weightlifting? Keep reading!<\/p>\n \t\t Fit Mother Project is the first sustainable health & weight loss program designed exclusively for busy mothers just like you...<\/p>\r\rLEARN MORE ABOUT FM30X \u00bb <\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t FM30X is the first sustainable weight loss program designed exclusively for *busy* mothers like you... <\/p>\n Learn More ><\/span><\/a>\n <\/div>\n If you want to get the most out of your weightlifting workouts, women also focus on full-body workouts.<\/p>\n This way you can work on each major muscle group in a single workout session instead of isolating your muscle groups to one day a week.<\/p>\n For example, instead of spending one workout day focused on your back or chest, you can also exercise your upper body, core, and lower body with full-body workouts.<\/p>\n A study<\/a> from The Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research found that increasing the frequency of training each muscle group can lead to bigger strength gains as compared to isolating body parts and only targeting them once a week.<\/p>\n For moms new to weightlifting, the first step is figuring out how often to train a week.<\/p>\n A review of the scientific evidence<\/a> has found that to optimize muscle growth, resistance training should occur at least twice a week, and possibly three times weekly.<\/p>\n For women just beginning a new strength training program, you should start with two days and work yourself up from there to make sure you are getting enough rest between sessions.<\/p>\n \t\t In just 6-weeks on our FOUNDATIONS<\/u> Program, you'll transform your health and body, for the rest of your life!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The best weightlifting exercises for women are moves that are safe and easy to perform, but extremely efficient at targeting all of your muscle groups.<\/p>\n This way you will get the most out of every workout without overtraining and risking injury.<\/p>\n Women also need to focus on proper form from the start so that they can move on to more advanced moves as their fitness progresses.<\/p>\n Your workout routine should target the major muscles in your back, arms, shoulders, legs, and core.<\/p>\n This could be spread out during the week, or combined in full-body exercises and workouts.<\/p>\n Strength is important for everyday activities and reduces the risk of injury.<\/p>\n Having increased lean muscle mass raises your metabolism and helps you burn fat.<\/p>\n Plus who doesn\u2019t want to show off a strong, chiseled physique?<\/p>\n But if you\u2019re a beginner to weight lifting, the biggest problem is figuring out how to get started.<\/p>\n You may even wonder if you are too old or inexperienced to start lifting weights.<\/p>\n But just because you\u2019re new to lifting weights doesn\u2019t mean that you can\u2019t start building muscle now to be in the best shape of your life.<\/p>\n What you need is a comprehensive muscle building plan for beginners.<\/p>\n \t\t Let us show you how you can start losing weight this week! 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GET MY FREE PLAN <\/i><\/span><\/a>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Studies<\/a> have shown that during strength training, women tend to convert more muscle to type 1 muscle fibers, while men tend to convert their muscles to type 2a fibers.<\/p>\n Type 1 muscle fibers are also known as the \u201cslow-twitch\u201d muscle fibers.<\/p>\n Type 1 muscle fibers are more efficient over long periods of time, while type 2 muscle fibers are better for short bursts of speed.<\/p>\n This means that women tend to be more resistant to fatigue during exercise and have better endurance and recovery.<\/p>\n So what does this mean for women setting up a weightlifting program?<\/p>\n Since women\u2019s muscle fibers are more resistant to fatigue, they tend to do better with higher reps.<\/p>\n In addition to doing well with higher reps, women also do well with slower tempo lifting compared to explosive bursts.<\/p>\n So when doing your exercises really focus on both the concentric and eccentric phases of lifting.<\/p>\n Not only will this improve your strength gains, but it will allow you to focus on proper form and avoid injury.<\/p>\n \t\t In just 6-weeks on our FOUNDATIONS<\/u> Program, you'll transform your health and body, for the rest of your life!<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t These exercises use a combination of machines, free weights, and bodyweight exercises to really challenge your muscles.<\/p>\n These moves will build muscular strength and endurance without giving you that \u201cbulky\u201d masculine look.<\/p>\n Squats are the ultimate lower body exercise.<\/p>\n This movement targets the quads, hamstrings, glutes, and calves to build strong legs.<\/p>\n Starting with dumbbells instead of using a barbell will help you master the movement while minimizing your risk of injury.<\/p>\n You can also start with just your body weight and then move up to using dumbbells.<\/p>\n The bench press is one of the best upper body exercises for beginners and long time weightlifters.<\/p>\n This move works your chest, arms, shoulders, and core.<\/p>\n You can use either dumbbells or a barbell with plates to perform this move.<\/p>\n You should always use a spotter when performing bench presses to avoid injury if you can\u2019t push the weight back to the starting position.<\/p>\n If you have dumbbells available, bicep curls are a great way to shape your arms.<\/p>\n You can also use resistance bands if you don\u2019t have a set of dumbbells.<\/p>\n \t\tJust getting started? 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