Can Girls Go For Training With Weights? Posted: 06-02-05 03:09am
I,m 20 and would like to start training
with weights to tone up my arms.
I however fear what if I build up musles
in the process. I may not look as
attractive to guys as i'm at present.
Please guide me!
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the one
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Posted: 06-02-05 15:37pm
1. It is very hard for women to build
muslce, especially accidentally.
2. No matter how much you tone, you won't
be able to see it unless you lose the fat
underneath it. If you workout, and keep
eating poorly, the muscle will just make
you appear bigger overall.
3. To lose weight and gain muscle you'd
have to consum less calories than you need
(basically), and lift weights. Lifting
weights will build muscle slightly, and
once a little bit of muscle is made, it
burns more calories.
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wakkochic17
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Posted: 06-02-05 20:13pm
^ you're assuming she needs to lose weight
though..
Free weights are a great way to get toned.
Unless you get into the real heavy
weights, you will not bulk up to any large
size. I have several sets of dumbells I
use at home to keep my upper arms toned.
If you stick to smaller weights and focus
on repetitions, it will tone your arms
nicely.
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the one
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Posted: 06-02-05 20:15pm
You're right, I was assuming she needed to
gain weight. I just have ths mindset that
if you don't work out, you can't be in the
best shape possibnle. But I could be
wrong... We'd need more info from her.
And I do recommend weights for women, as I
do them myself.
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Posted: 06-18-05 19:51pm
I try my best to lift the heaviest weight
I can and you can't see any muscles on me
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Re: Can Girls Go For Training With Weights? Posted: 06-21-05 13:18pm
rita_b
wrote:
i,m 20 and would like to
start training with weights to tone up my
arms.
I however fear what if I build up musles
in the process. I may not look as
attractive to guys as i'm at present.
Please guide me!
unless you take testosterone you will not
build bulky muscles.
Really watch your diet though
i am a personal trainer and I have trained
girls who are 14 years old so you are not
too young.
Make sure to eat 6 times a day
40% carbs
30% protein and
30% fat
that's based on what you need say 1500
calories per day
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Justin_Toronto
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Posted: 06-28-05 12:47pm
Both good and bad advice given in this
thread so far.
First off, you don't have to worry about
becoming "muscular" in your arms so it
turns guys away, in fact, having toned
arms and shoulders is typically a very
attractive thing.
As someone mentioned, stick to
light/medium weights and focus on
repetitions and sets. Don't try to lift
the very heavy weights. Focus on
light/medium weights, with 5-6 sets. You
should be struggling and sweating for the
last few sets, even though the weight is
light... This is where you'll do the
majority of your toning.
Eat properly, focus on proteins post
workout, and simple carbs pre-workout.
This will give you those sporty but smooth
(not bulky) kinda arms that help you look
fit and healthy.
Justin
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Posted: 06-28-05 13:10pm
My opinion is to do but please do not over
do.
Sincerely,
sandy
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