Why Women Should Train Different Than Men
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Why Women Should Train Differently Than Men
Summary
Women often seek different results from their workouts compared to men, which is why their training programs shouldn't mirror men's routines. Here’s what women should know to achieve their fitness goals.
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It's well-known that women and men have different visions of the ideal physique. Women naturally carry higher levels of body fat, making it more challenging to maintain lower levels. Unlike many men, women typically don’t aim for large muscles when they hit the gym. Therefore, it doesn't make sense for women to follow the same workout routines as men.
Unfortunately, many women adopt similar workouts to men, often influenced by partners or friends. Typically, men focus on heavier weights with fewer repetitions to build muscle mass. While women have lower testosterone levels, which limits their muscle growth potential, they can still experience significant increases in muscle size if they consistently train like men. Lifting heavy with low repetitions prompts muscles to adapt and grow stronger.
For women seeking firmness and tone without added bulk, the key lies in the approach. It's not the exercises themselves that create mass, but how they're performed. Women should focus on lighter weights with higher repetitions, around 15-20 reps per set, to enhance tone without bulk.
Circuit training, a combination of aerobics and resistance training, is ideal for women. These workouts are designed to burn fat while toning muscles, without increasing size. Performing these routines 4-6 days a week is effective, as they don’t require as much recovery time as muscle-building exercises. Once desired results are achieved, maintaining them with 2-3 sessions a week is usually sufficient.
In essence, if you aim to lose fat, tone muscles without gaining size, and achieve a flatter stomach and lifted rear, embrace a training approach tailored for women.
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