One common misconception is that women should not perform weightlifting as it is dangerous. However, the fact is that women can safely weightlift with the assistance of their coach. It helps develop a lean, muscular body.
Another common myth is that weightlifting can make a woman's body look bulky and masculine. The fact is that women can also gain muscle and strength equal to that of a man with less muscle size.
A common myth is that women only visit the gym to lose weight. However, the fact is that most women, based on their age and fitness level, want to train to improve their bone density and overall health.
The myth is that cardio is the best training to burn fat. However, the fact is that weightlifting can also help you burn fat as your basal metabolic rate, or the number of calories burned while resting, increases.
Workout routines designed for women will be lightweight and have many reps. The myth is that smaller weights can 'tone' your muscles without making them big. However, the fact is that you cannot tone your muscles without gaining some muscle mass.
Fat and muscle are two different things that cannot change into one another. Weightlifting can help you build muscle and reduce fat, but it cannot transform one into the other.
The myth is that you should load up on protein while strength training. However, the fact is that eating a balanced diet rich in all nutrients like protein, carbs, fibre, and fat is enough while strength training.
Another common myth is that women have to spend more time in the gym to get the desired results. However, the fact is that challenging and experimenting with your body can help you see the benefits.
You really don't need access to power lifts and heavy weights to strengthen your muscles. You can improve your muscle mass with your own body weight at home or at the park by practising squats, pull-ups, push-ups, and lunges.
Women believe that weight training can help reduce weight in specific areas. However, our bodies are not designed to lose weight in a particular area. When you lose weight, the fat in your body will also be burned in a certain order.
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