Women, Weights, and Worry!

Have any of you ladies ever wanted to start a weight training program but you were concerned about getting “bulky”?  If the answer is yes, you are not alone.  There is a misconception when it comes to women and weight training.  Most believe that if a woman starts a weight training program they will get “bulky”.  However, this is rarely the case.

For the purpose of this article it is not necessary to elaborate greatly on  hormones, as this is a very complicated topic.  However, lets talk briefly about what is usually referred to as the  ”male” hormone, testosterone.  Moreover, testosterone is most responsible for contributing to putting on muscle mass.  Women do not produce levels of testosterone that are conducive for developing large amounts of muscle.   Having lower levels of testosterone will allow a female to lift weights and not worry too much about getting a large amount of muscle (bulk) on her frame.

There are other considerations that all indivuduals need to take into account if their goal is to limit the amount of muscle they gain.  I want to keep this article focused on the main reason women do not get bulky and that is the testosterone issue.

Women, stop worying and start lifting!  The benefits far out weigh the “myths” that surround females and “bulking up”.