HLI Personal Training - In my opinion

I thought this would be a good place to put an opinion piece in my BLOG. Then again, the topic I'm about to discuss with you is not solely based on my opinions, but rather research and basic human physiology as well.

I want to talk about women and resistance training. As a trainer (and a damn good one at that), 90% of the time when I first start working with a female client I will get that oh so familiar statement, "I don't want to get big and muscular or bulky". Those words are usually followed by "i want to be toned and tight".

Now I can understand why most women wouldn't want to turn into female bodybuilders (not that there's anything wrong with that, I have the utmost respect for a woman that can kick my ass), but in reality it's about as likely as me joining an aerobics class. In order for muscle to grow, and I mean really grow, there most be a lot of testosterone present in the body. Most women don't have enough to be able to build big muscles. The women you see on those magazines flexing those pecs (which were once breasts) usually incorporate supplements in their diets which increase the level of testosterone in their bodies.

Now please don't misunderstand me. Women do have some testosterone in their bodies, but typically not enough for them to be able to build muscles as big as Arnold's. I hope that puts your collective minds at ease. So the next time I tell you to push that weight and stop whining, you'll know it's because I know you won't be getting any bigger, just stronger and more toned. It's all because I care. :)

From the mind of Steve Brown
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