Post Tagged with: "strength training"

Dr. Emily explains why women can lift weights without worrying about bulking up like a man.

There are many benefits of strength training for women. Many women shy away from lifting heavy weight because they’re afraid they will bulk up and look like a man. The truth? Testosterone is the primary hormone involved in building muscle, and women have 15-20 times less testosterone than men. So, lifting weights won’t make a woman look “manly”. On the contrary, increasing lean muscle mass means increasing your metabolism! For every pound of muscle you gain, you burn an extra 50 calories at rest.

Happy lifting!