May 18, 2010

Hush!

YJDKIY is tired of hearing that weight training is wrong for women and seeing only the old men at the Y using these exercise. Don't get me wrong, we all need 30-45 minutes of intense cardio. But I truly think lifting "heavy" weights is good for you, and makes you feel good. I learned this by working with a trainer using the Metabolic Effect method, and by seeing the results this strategy warranted.

Here is a nice collection of links of interest proving this point. 

Top 10 Reasons Heavy Weights Don’t Bulk Up the Female Athlete

CNN: Weight training, calcium, hormones the key to fighting osteoporosis

The Best Strength Training For Women

Myths of Women's Weight Training and Female Bodybuilding

Lift Weights – Why You Should Lift Weights if You’re a Woman

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