50 Shades of Glutes = Weight Training for Women
Ladies, you CAN lift weight(s) and NOT look like a man.
Incorporating weight lifting into your routine will help you burn more fat than doing steady rate cardio.
Why?
Because lean muscle burns fat even when you’re not working out.
Who doesn’t want to burn calories sitting on their couch!?
There are more myths and misconceptions about strength training for women than any other area of fitness. Although lifting heavier weights is encouraged by (most) trainers and fitness professionals, many women are still afraid of transforming into the incredible she-hulk.
Incorporating weight lifting into your routine is going to help you slim down while simultaneously maintaining your curves.
If you stick to cardio and don’t incorporate weight training, due to fear or misunderstanding you my friend will start to lose those curves God so graciously gave you.
Ok cool Massi.. So.. How does it work?
Muscle tissue is partially responsible for the number of calories burned at rest.
Your Basal Metabolic Rate (or BMR) is the amount of energy expended while at rest.
As your muscle mass increases (due to weight training)= your BMR (the basal metabolic rate) increases = making it easier to maintain a healthy body weight.
You may be thinking “Why lift weights when my body is heavy enough ? Can’t I just do some pushups or squats?”
In part — you’re right. Using your own body weight is awesome! It helps you build muscle endurance BUT doing a full-body - strength-training circuit with exercises for both your upper and lower body will involve more muscle tissue AKA more calories burned during your workout.
We often don’t realize that when we hire a trainer or start a new fat loss challenge and say “I want to get toned,” we’re actually saying,“I want you to help me build muscle”.
Remember that we’re going for less work and more caloric burn here ! So, if you’re looking for the most efficient way to burn the fat, and have 50 Shades of amazing Glutes, look no further : you need to lift heavier weights.
Your bum happens to be a group of three muscles: the gluteus maximus, gluteus medius and gluteus minimus. The next time you want to squat - throw some weight(s) in the mix! The pressure of something heavy disturbs your muscles enough to provoke growth.
When done correctly and consistently you can shape a whole new backside. Lifting weights is how you accomplish more of an hour glass figure.
Before you hire a professional or sign up for the next weight loss challenge, here’s a POP QUIZ!
- What is a round, shapely booty made out of? MUSCLE.
- How do you stop your arms/legs/belly from being jiggly? MUSCLE.
- How do you get a back that doesn’t produce bra-bulge? MUSCLE.
- How can you get rid of your fupa aka extra belly fat? By building MUSCLE!
Take care of your body and the rest will take care of itself. With much love and respect — Your Fitness Coach Massi
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