Why Women Should Lift Weights

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oddyogi
oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
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http://www.myfitnesspal.com/blog/prashley/view/why-women-should-lift-weights-105927

I wrote a research causal argument essay for my writing class over the weekend, and I pasted it to my blog. I figured I could share it here, too.

Further information can be found on the FAT BURNING capabilities of strength training elsewhere. Message me if you're interested.
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  • BobertC
    BobertC Posts: 123
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    My wife needs to see this:happy:
  • BobertC
    BobertC Posts: 123
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    My wife needs to see this:happy:
  • Cletc
    Cletc Posts: 352
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  • canes4life
    canes4life Posts: 1
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    My wife needs to see this too. :smile: Just had a discussion about this yesterday.
  • rocklion
    rocklion Posts: 69 Member
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    You're right on the money.
  • Gandhi_pants
    Gandhi_pants Posts: 2
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    I would agree with everything here and using weights is my favourite part of working out.

    Well I've just ordered a bench with weights to get started at home

    Now I need a website that can show me the best workouts to do. Any recommendations please?
  • koosdel
    koosdel Posts: 3,317 Member
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    I would agree with everything here and using weights is my favourite part of working out.

    Well I've just ordered a bench with weights to get started at home

    Now I need a website that can show me the best workouts to do. Any recommendations please?

    http://www.scoobysworkshop.com/
  • krb731
    krb731 Posts: 76 Member
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    This was a great read. Since I've added weights to my workout, I really don't like cardio as much. I still do it of course, but I feel more of an impact with the weights. I was never worried about looking manly because that takes some serious commitment be it male or female.
  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
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    I would agree with everything here and using weights is my favourite part of working out.

    Well I've just ordered a bench with weights to get started at home

    Now I need a website that can show me the best workouts to do. Any recommendations please?

    Check out The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler--that is the program I am on right now. Also, you can check out bodybuilding.com. The program I am doing next is the link below. :smile:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm
  • oddyogi
    oddyogi Posts: 1,816 Member
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    This was a great read. Since I've added weights to my workout, I really don't like cardio as much. I still do it of course, but I feel more of an impact with the weights. I was never worried about looking manly because that takes some serious commitment be it male or female.

    Likewise! I have three cardio days per week--two of those days are pace/tempo (HIIT) training, and one day is an easily paced three mile run. I only run to improve my PT test for the Air Force. My favorite workout days are my strength training days, all the way! I love seeing improvements, and I love the definition and tone my body already has. I can't wait to see what I look like sans 10 more pounds of fat. :smile:
  • End6ame
    End6ame Posts: 903
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    I would agree with everything here and using weights is my favourite part of working out.

    Well I've just ordered a bench with weights to get started at home

    Now I need a website that can show me the best workouts to do. Any recommendations please?

    Check out The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler--that is the program I am on right now. Also, you can check out bodybuilding.com. The program I am doing next is the link below. :smile:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm


    I would check out StrongLifts 5x5 over a body building program. Body building programs are primarily for size not strength. And there is no reason a woman needs a different program from a man, our bodies work the same way.

    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/
  • jamie78
    jamie78 Posts: 514 Member
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    great info thanks!
  • kdiamond
    kdiamond Posts: 3,329 Member
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    Very nice! I'm donig NROLFW too (stage 4) and I've been crossfitting for 8 months...lifting weights is the way to go! I've never looked or felt better!
  • seckler
    seckler Posts: 169 Member
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    I would agree with everything here and using weights is my favourite part of working out.

    Well I've just ordered a bench with weights to get started at home

    Now I need a website that can show me the best workouts to do. Any recommendations please?

    Check out The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler--that is the program I am on right now. Also, you can check out bodybuilding.com. The program I am doing next is the link below. :smile:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm

    I agree totally that women should lift weights! I am currently mid P90X and love the changes that I have seen. I bought the New Rules of Lifting for Women and have read through it and just checked out the bodybuilding site. I am currently battling my stubborn spots (belly, thighs, and butt) and don't like that P90X only has one leg day. I will be glad when I can create my own to taylor my needs. I have however switched out Kenpo and the yoga for two HIIT days on my treadmill. I still do the Plyometrics though.
  • Gandhi_pants
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    Wow thanks for all the suggestions.

    They'll keep me busy once my weights arrive!!
  • rocklion
    rocklion Posts: 69 Member
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    Liz:

    I would check out muscleandstrength.com. It has a message board with some very knowledgable folks who are pretty friendly compared to some other weight lifting forums I've seen. They also have a buttload of videos and programs that show proper form and advice on weight lifting.
  • Barneystinson
    Barneystinson Posts: 1,357 Member
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    I would agree with everything here and using weights is my favourite part of working out.

    Well I've just ordered a bench with weights to get started at home

    Now I need a website that can show me the best workouts to do. Any recommendations please?

    Check out The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler--that is the program I am on right now. Also, you can check out bodybuilding.com. The program I am doing next is the link below. :smile:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm


    I would check out StrongLifts 5x5 over a body building program. Body building programs are primarily for size not strength. And there is no reason a woman needs a different program from a man, our bodies work the same way.

    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

    NROL has a lot of similarities to StrongLifts.

    3x per week.

    Difference - unlike Stronglifts you're not only progressive loading with barbells. You are, however doing barbell squats, deadlifts, chest press over the course of 6 phases, progressively adding weight.
  • End6ame
    End6ame Posts: 903
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    I would agree with everything here and using weights is my favourite part of working out.

    Well I've just ordered a bench with weights to get started at home

    Now I need a website that can show me the best workouts to do. Any recommendations please?

    Check out The New Rules of Lifting for Women by Lou Schuler--that is the program I am on right now. Also, you can check out bodybuilding.com. The program I am doing next is the link below. :smile:

    http://www.bodybuilding.com/fun/womans_lean_sexy_bible.htm


    I would check out StrongLifts 5x5 over a body building program. Body building programs are primarily for size not strength. And there is no reason a woman needs a different program from a man, our bodies work the same way.

    http://stronglifts.com/stronglifts-5x5-beginner-strength-training-program/

    NROL has a lot of similarities to StrongLifts.

    3x per week.

    Difference - unlike Stronglifts you're not only progressive loading with barbells. You are, however doing barbell squats, deadlifts, chest press over the course of 6 phases, progressively adding weight.

    I saw NROL posted several times today so I looked into it and discovered that as well. My point was about the referenced isolation style bodybuilding program
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