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7 Reasons to Strength Train

March 2, 2010

Have you starting lifting weights yet? As a reformed cardio junkie, I have learned that a little strength training goes a long way. Weight training just twice a week is all it takes to help change your body inside and out. If you still need some convincing, here are seven reasons to get pumped up about strength training.

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6 Comments

2 years 22 weeks

I strength train daily. Yes, and every girlfriend of mine will not weight train because they think they will bulk up. It is totally a myth. I noticed my body changed so much by doing this versus just cardio. Better posture, more strength (obviously), and a better body! I suggest getting advice and routines from a trainer, though. It is scary going in the gym and not know what you are doing. It is well worth it though!

2 years 39 weeks

Great video. Any of those reasons by themselves are reason enough to workout. If you need a place to find workout routines, check out FitClick.com (http://www.fitclick.com/workout_routine).

2 years 41 weeks

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3 years 7 weeks

If only I had a dollar for every time I've reassured women at the gym where I work that they will NOT bulk up, and explained how fantastic weight training is for looking fit and slim. I understand the worry, but I always suggest they just give it a try first! You can always stop if you don't like the results (but trust me, you will :) )

danakscully64 3 years 10 weeks

*hugs* Beth. Hope you can get rid of that cyst soon. Women don't bulk up like men because we lack huge amounts of testosterone. Learned that the other day on The Doctors.

bethinabox 3 years 11 weeks

I want to start strength training, and I do plan on it. But right now (and for the past 4 months... ugh...) I've got a ganglion cyst in my wrist that causes me pain, and I really don't want to aggravate it by lifting. :( I'm not sure what to do about that. I've tried convincing my friends that they should start strength training, but they unfortunately still believe that they'll get huge "gross" muscles if they do, no matter how often I tell them it's INCREDIBLY difficult for women to bulk up like men. *sigh* Stubborn. :P