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emg9
emg9 Posts: 112
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as a female, 19 years. just trying to lose fat and tone up my arms (theyre a bit flabby at the back) lol would it be a bad idea to to 10 mins weight training (3kg) on them every day, should i change it to every other day? i dont want them to become bulky.
so many contradicting websites im starting to feel lost!

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  • dr3wman
    dr3wman Posts: 205
    Do heavy training on them 3 times a week! You wont become bulky. That's a common misconception women get. You don't have testosterone like a male so there's nothing you need to worry about!
  • kandrews24
    kandrews24 Posts: 610 Member
    The fear of women becoming bulking is unfounded. Unless you plan to lift 4 hours a day for 6 months or something. Hey, if you ever become bulky I'll shake your hand (and then you can lay off the weights for a while until you are no longer bulky). Bulky takes a TON of hard work.

    Having a well rounded workout is best = stretch, cardio, and weight lifting. You can lift every other day. Some folks do weights every other day. Others do upper body one day and lower body anther day.

    Not enough time to list all the benefits of lifting, but there are TONS. In sum, you will look and feel better, your weight loss will eventually accelerate, and you will lose inches. GO FOR IT!!!
  • iWaffle
    iWaffle Posts: 2,208 Member
    as a female, 19 years. just trying to lose fat and tone up my arms (theyre a bit flabby at the back) lol would it be a bad idea to to 10 mins weight training (3kg) on them every day, should i change it to every other day? i dont want them to become bulky.
    so many contradicting websites im starting to feel lost!

    The funniest thing about the bulky comment is that touching weights doesn't make you a bulldozer overnight. If (and that's a BIG "if") you did start getting too bulky then just stop lifting.

    Start off with one of these programs if you're not sure what to do.

    http://4chanfit.wikia.com/wiki/Harsh's_Worksheet_(WIP)#Routines_that_are_pretty_good
    Not enough time to list all the benefits of lifting, but there are TONS. In sum, you will look and feel better, your weight loss will eventually accelerate, and you will lose inches. GO FOR IT!!!

    Better bone density (a problem for most women), increased metabolism, a smaller appearance, better looking arms butt and legs....
  • Determinednoob
    Determinednoob Posts: 2,001 Member
    this http://forum.bodybuilding.com/showthread.php?t=146519303

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