So I go to the gym for a new programme.....

emmab0902
emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
edited October 5 in Fitness and Exercise
...and the trainer says he wants to keep me on low weights high reps because he doesn't want me "to bulk up." I said I didn't think females bulked up that easily - he said no they don't.

WTF!! I have told him I want STRENGTH training for my legs especially to help prevent tendon damage in knees when I run (as advised by doc and physio). If he puts me on 30lb leg extensions he is going to get a dumbell around the ears!

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  • MrsSocrates
    MrsSocrates Posts: 4 Member
    Get a new trainer!!! That is a TOTAL myth he of all people should know that if he's any good! Good luck!
  • JennLifts
    JennLifts Posts: 1,913 Member
    if you know what to do, why are you paying him?
  • emmab0902
    emmab0902 Posts: 2,338 Member
    if you know what to do, why are you paying him?

    I am not paying him - he comes free with the gym/pool membership.
  • pauleshankles
    pauleshankles Posts: 7
    Sounds like you need a QUALIFIED trainer! Dump him cause women won't bulk up without taking testosterone.
  • taso42
    taso42 Posts: 8,980 Member
    if you know what to do, why are you paying him?

    I am not paying him - he comes free with the gym/pool membership.

    More often than not, you get what you pay for :)
  • Contrarian
    Contrarian Posts: 8,138 Member
    Aww! He's stupid!
  • miss_p90x
    miss_p90x Posts: 97 Member
    It all depends on what your aim is, to gain size or to stay lean. Of course, you are never going to bulk even with high weights since you are a female. But, you will get a leaner look if you do more reps. I would say do more reps, as I see more muscle definition in my arms and legs when I am doing more reps at a lighter weight. It all depends on your preference and your goals.
  • CaptainGordo
    CaptainGordo Posts: 4,437 Member
    I said I didn't think females bulked up that easily - he said no they don't.
    Well done! Now dump that dope...
  • jcr85
    jcr85 Posts: 229
    I agree with a majority of the people who have already posted.

    Your trainer is not an idiot most likely he is just telling you what he thinks you want to hear. I have a good friend who is a personal trainer and he told me the thing he hates most about the industry is that a lot of trainers just want your money and try and keep you as a client as long as they can. If you are considering getting a trainer I would defiantly shop around until you find someone who fits and someone who is training you with your goals in mind.
  • chrisdavey
    chrisdavey Posts: 9,834 Member
    if you know what to do, why are you paying him?

    I am not paying him - he comes free with the gym/pool membership.

    More often than not, you get what you pay for :)

    LOL

    Get advice on here re strength training and just do it. I don't see why people need a trainer/rep counter if they know the exercises they should be doing.

    Except for absolute newbs, it is a great idea to get someone who knows what they're doing to check form. This guy/girl doesn't sound like the kind of knowledgeable person I would trust to check my form though.
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