Weight training for women

Weight training for women

International Sports Clubs explained how weight training can help women without bulking them up.

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Question by Kristine R: Suggestions for a woman weight-training for weight loss?
I don't want to be all muscley or anything, but I keep hearing how if you want to lose weight you have to weight train so you lose fat not muscle and increase your metabolism.

So I am wondering what kinds of things I should be doing each day and for how long. Just some simple things I can do at home. I don't have any weights but I'll get some when I know what to do.

Thanks!


Best answer:
Hey! You have the right idea, weight training is the best idea anyone can have for wanting fat loss. Plus, it helps burn calories doing the day, youll have more energy and "pep in your step" haha.
But its kind of hard to do that stuff at home....... If you have any friends that live in an appartment, id suggest asking to use the appartment complex gym... or just signing up for a gym membership so u can use the weights and machines. The machines are the best though because u can up the weight and resistance................
But if you must do stuff at home, id buy ankle weights, and 5-10 pound dumb bells ... Most of the gadgets they sell for ab work outs are gimmicks and dont work.
Id start off also by jump roping/jumping jacks for 15 min straight.... walk up and down stairs for 10 min...... etc...
The ankle weights are good for leg lifts and squats, [ u can find videos on how to do this, if u do a google search for work out routines] and arm circles with the weights...
OH ! and make sure you have music going!! :)

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