Reasons why girls dont lift weights

When I get comments from my female clients about why we’re lifting weights or I see them reach for the lighter Dumbbells I can't help but so sigh 

It's not their fault and if you have the same concerns and do the same you are not at fault either 

There's a lot of misinformation in the media/ internet/ social circle about girls lifting weights 

How women should keep the weights light and do an excessive amount of reps in order to look thin and happy to fit in what our culture defines as “Heath and fitness” for women 

Ladies, I hear you

If negatives were all I heard I wouldn't do it either  

But I'm here to clear up a lot of the reasons you are not lifting weights 

Reason #1: “I'll get Bulky”

This is probably the biggest concern for a female and I’ve heard it too often from my female clients 

I tell you what I’ve told them…

Now, I've been trying to put on weight for the past 4 years

I intentionally set up my workouts and nutrition in order to GAIN weight

Over the course of 12 weeks, I was able to put on 10lbs 

12 weeks 10lbs, thats it 

And I was trying to PUT ON weight…

If lifting weights is a concern for you I will give you 2 reasons why you won't get bulky 

#1 Men have something women don't 

Its called testosterone

Because of testosterone men have an advantage when it comes to losing and gaining weight 

By nature, men are going to be bigger, faster and stronger than women 

So unless you are planning on taking a dose of testosterone I wouldn't worry about getting bulky 

#2 Nutrition 

Your body will only grow to the level of calories you give it 

Excess calories are what allows your body to expand 

Whether its to gain fat or muscle and yes both 

As long as you are eating the same amount of food while you are lifting weights your body won't grow

Your body is smart 

What your body will begin to do is work more efficiently 

Lifting weights is resistance to your movement and it will get rid of the fat you currently have and begin to form muscle in order to continue to lift weights to reduce the amount of effort it takes 

By doing this you won't get bigger 

Your body will remain the SAME weight but your body composition will begin to change 

This is what gives you THAT look of being “toned” or having “definition”  



Reasons #2 Cardio Burns more fat 

Cardio is the easiest and the most effective way to lose weight 

No wonder people gravitate towards the treadmill or hitting the pavement 

You can check your tracker and notice the number of calories burned by that activity 

But when you stop moving so does the calorie count 

With weight training, even though the number isn't grand like cardio, those calories continue to add up throughout the day 

Ever wonder why youre hungrier on days you weight train?

Its because your body is revved up and will continue to burn calories hours after you've left the gym 

Reason #3: Combination of light weights and reps is best for toning 

I see some girls lifting 3lb weights endlessly in order to get the body they want 

If you're choosing this approach you are more likely to get arthritis than those defined arms 

Lifting weights is resistance to your movement 

Now, your body is smart...

What your body will begin to do is work more efficiently 

it will get rid of the fat you currently have and begin to form muscle in order to continue to lift weights to reduce the amount of effort it takes 

By doing this you won't get bigger, over muscular, or start looking like a man

Instead, your body will remain the SAME weight but your body composition will begin to change 

This is what gives you THAT look of being “toned” or having “definition”  


Reason #4: “I dont know how to Lift weight”  

This one is the easiest reason to solve of them all 

Simply because the answer is ITP Fitness 

Shameless plug aside one of the primary complaints I hear from girls who want to lift weights is that they don’t know how 

It makes sense unless you grew up playing sports, took some form of classes or had a personal trainer, any person wouldn't know exactly how 

Now, there are a bunch of resources like google or Instagram to find routines, workouts and some how-to’s 

Although helpful having a coach by your side to guide you and give you immediate feedback trumps anything you can experience over the internet 

So If you're feeling like this is you I have a solution...

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You will be following a safe and effective strength training program that'll have you Little Black Dress ready and do it before those holiday parties begin 

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Just the most effective exercises, other girls who want the same result as you, a support and accountability system, and a coach to help guide you along the way 

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Coach Christian