First of all, muscle does weigh something, STRONG friend. Secondly, my purpose in writing this article is to help women look at the scale as only one tiny measurement of progress, and it never tells the whole story! Also, I hope that you, the reader, walks away with a better understanding of muscle mass & body composition. And, lastly, why … Read More
7 Strength Training Habits for Women Who Lift the Things!
1. Get your warm-up in before you start lifting. It doesn’t have to be too long. Do 3-5 rounds of some dynamic warm-up drills and then hit the iron. This will prep you for your lifts, bring your core temp up, prevent injury, warm-up your joints, and get your mind ready for your training session. 2. Track your workouts! So … Read More
3 Ways to Kickstart Your Metabolism
Everyone is most likely on the diet train right now. Before we move on, I want to ask you to kindly get off the diet train. Why? Because, for one, the diets are hurting you more than helping – hello slow metabolism. They are also causing you to lose precious muscle, especially if you are dieting all the time, or … Read More
How To Tone Up The Smart Way!
How to Tone your muscles? No, it’s not doing 20 bicep curls or 20 leg extensions. Contrary to popular belief, doing high repetitions of an isolated exercise will not give you the look you are looking for. Toning is for printers. You’ve heard that saying, right? I really hate the word “Toning” because it implies that women shouldn’t … Read More