Exercise and Pregnancy

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Awesome Books for Women to Learn How to Weight Train

 

 

Falvia Del Monte's Full Body Licious & Curvalicious Workout System

Weight Training Exercises

So how to you get started weight training?

If you are brand new to any type of weight training I strongly encourage you to talk to a fitness professional before doing anything. 



Here are a few exercise demonstration you may want to watch and implement in your weight training routine:

If you are serious about weight training you may also want to check out some books on the topic here!

Weight Training for Women

Here are is a quick list of reasons why weight training for women is a good idea:

 

1.) Post-menopausal women are no longer able to lay down more bone due to the absence of estrogen. Therefore, it is crucial that they build as much bone as possible earlier in life. Wolfe's Law tells us that bone will be built if the direction and magnitude of loading are adequate. Meaning that weight training exercise that load the spine build bone. So it is important to incorporate free weight exercises such as squat, shoulder presses, and lunges to help optimize bone growth. Additionally, research has shown that women who weight training post-menopause hold on to bone while women who do not continue to lose bone rapidly

2.) Muscle is very metabolically active. This means as you build muscle you will begin to increase your metabolism, making it easier to burn fat and lose weight.

3.) Increased strength means your everyday activities will be much easier. Everything from shoveling snow, carrying groceries to carrying laundry will require far less effort.

4.) Weight training is a great way to increase strength in ligaments and joints helping to prevent wear and tear as you go through life.
5.) Improved self-confidence

Weight Training for Women

There are many many more reasons to weight train as a woman you can learn more and learn exactly how to get started by checking out one of many awesome books on weight training for women here.

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