Why Women Should LIFT.

In my opinion (not that anyone asked) is that ALL women, no matter the age, shape or size, should embrace the iron, and lift weights or partake in a type of strength training.

Not to say that any other training isn't needed, its just that strength training would be one of the most beneficial activities for both mental and physical health and has a long list of overall health benefits as well.

Something I wish I knew when I had first started my journey all those years ago was to get straight into Strength Training.
Not just the cardio BS I did.
Don't get me wrong, Cardio has its time and place, but not JUST that.

I hear these two statements weekly:
“I don't want to lift weights as it will make me BuLkY”
“I just want to tONe”
First off, you cannot get bulky too quickly, it takes years to gain a decent amount of muscle mass and you can't tone a muscle.

Our bodies are functional, it needs stimulation, so getting into strength training sessions each week as well as nutrition and daily movement, will allow you to change your body composition (drop/gain body fat, gain lean muscle mass) increase improvements with overall health and make you feel FUCKING GREAT.

My most favorite thing about the women I train is getting them to push past their capabilities, get them to understand how strong, powerful and confident they really are.

If you don't know where to start:
- Hire a coach that knows what they are doing (hint hint)
- Start face to face sessions with them
- Get a program to follow
- Understand nutrition and how to fuel your body
- Be on top of your recovery as well as sleep, hydration, stress, activity.

Health Benefits for Strength Training:

• Improved Body Composition

• Improved Mood

• Increased Energy

• Stress Relief

• Mental Stimulation

• Reduce risk of Injury (if training correctly)

• Increase Muscle Mass

• Improvement on Sleep

• Heart Health

• Quality of Life

• Improved Confidence

• GET STRONG AS FUCK