| Why Do A Weight Training Routine? | | | | facing the ceiling. Now put your right hand on top |
| Cardio gets a lot of attention. And it certainly sells | | | | of your left. Try to touch your left hand to your |
| tons of DVDs and fancy health club memberships. | | | | shoulder (pivoting only your elbow) while pressing |
| But when it comes to your health and fitness - | | | | down with your right hand. |
| weight training rules! | | | | Congratulations! You've just begun your first |
| Whatever your fitness goals are - weight loss, | | | | weight training routine. |
| overall health, aging - a weight training routine can | | | | Weight Training Routines For Women |
| help. You see, when you add muscle (via weight | | | | Why do women tend to shy away from weight |
| training), that muscle actually burns fat all day (and | | | | training routines? Look in just about any gym and |
| all night long). So a good weight training routine is | | | | you'll see mostly women in the aerobics classes |
| extremely important for weight loss. | | | | and mostly men pumping the free weights. Maybe |
| Weight training can also improve overall health. | | | | its the idea that if women do weight training they |
| You'll gain strength, which can help you avoid | | | | will become muscle bound freaks. |
| injuries. A weight training routine also increases | | | | Well ladies, if you want a drop dead figure then |
| bone density, which helps reduce the risk of | | | | weight training is for you! Trust me, you will not |
| osteoporosis. | | | | look like a muscle bound freak, just very toned |
| Finally, weight training is and excellent exercise | | | | and totally sexy. You'll look and feel better. And, |
| routine for older folks. As we age, we naturally | | | | as you age, you'll be much less susceptible to |
| lose muscle mass. The only way to even maintain | | | | problems like osteoporosis and bone fractures. |
| the muscle you currently have is weight training. | | | | I know it can be a bit intimidating going to the |
| Also, people who train with weights tend to have | | | | gym and walking over the free weight area (not |
| fewer falls and better overall balance. And of | | | | to mention the cat calls). You can easily get |
| course, older women should pay special attention | | | | started with dumb bells, weight machines, and |
| to the paragraph above about osteoporosis. | | | | even body weight exercises (like pushups). The |
| What Type Of Weight Training Routine? | | | | key is to start your weight training routine as |
| You may ask, what type of is right for me? The | | | | soon as possible. |
| simple answer is just about any routine that | | | | There are a few great weight training resources |
| provides resistance against muscles. Heck you can | | | | for women, but here's a hint - you can use any |
| even begin your weight training routine right now | | | | of the one's listed above. Just don't tell you |
| (you don't even really need weights). Try this - | | | | boyfriend, brother, or husband, because pretty |
| bend your left arm at the elbow so that your | | | | soon you'll be able to bench press more than they |
| forearm is parallel to the floor with your hand | | | | can. |