When women
come to see me at my private training studios, one of the most common goals
requested is weight loss and toning. I then proceed to inform them a good
majority of the workouts will need to consist of weight training. This never
fails produce a concerned look on their face shortly followed by “but I don’t
want to bulk up or be like a body builder, I just want to tone up”.
And this is where I have to then discuss how training to get a toned figure works and what is needed, followed by a whole load of reassurance promising them they will not and cannot become big bulky looking body builders.
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And this is where I have to then discuss how training to get a toned figure works and what is needed, followed by a whole load of reassurance promising them they will not and cannot become big bulky looking body builders.
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This is a
common perception with women, thinking there will be a masculine figure created
through doing weight training. This could not be any further from the truth and
if you are a woman reading this blog and share this perception, please let me
put your mind at ease and establish a few facts:
1. Testosterone – Women produce higher
amounts to Estrogen and low amounts of Testosterone (Key hormone for building
muscles). Even men who produce far more testosterone will still find it
challenging to naturally build bigger muscles when focusing on intense body
building routines. So don’t worry you are not going to look like a man!
2. Toned Figure – In order to start
seeing lines of tone all over your body, you will undoubtedly need to start
weight training to stimulate your muscles. Although this can also be done
through body weight exercises, using weights has a great effect within a
shorter space of time and is actually easier for women to do. Most women
struggle to push & pull their own body weight so this is where weight
training offers a great solution.
3. Losing fat – Utilising weight
training for toning is one of the most effective ways to lose the fat from
around your body. Your calorie expenditure can be high during workouts and the
effect on your metabolism will continue days after the workout allowing you to
naturally burn more calories when resting.
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If you’re
looking to lose weight and tone up then get weight training and stop worry
about becoming a man... this simply will not happen! The likely result (so long
as you diet right and train well) will be one of more lean and slender look
with cuts and lines all over your body. If you neglect the weights you will
probably never achieve the nice toned figure you are looking for.
If you want
more help, guidance and just general motivation then follow us on social media Twitter @PTElite_ and Facebook or if you
want information on personal training at our private training studios for
Liverpool and Wirral simply contact us on 0151 668 0250 or email info@elitefitnessconsultants.co.uk
Good luck
& keep it healthy!