Lift Like a Girl: Be More, Not Less
I'm grateful that encouraging women to strength train is no longer a new trend or uncommon suggestion; it's a well established activity that more women than ever are already doing. But just because it's not a ground-breaking recommendation to encourage women to lift weights, it still bears repeating that there are numerous benefits to focusing specifically on getting stronger. The reason is …
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I'm all for people doing what they enjoy and what works for them. This undoubtedly means that some women will never lift progressively heavier weights - they'll always stick to the tiny, pretty pastel colored dumbbells that weigh less than the purse they carry around all day. Do I think strength training with a focus on getting stronger and improving performance is superior to lifting very light …
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I'm a fan of minimalism. Whether it's being a minimalist when it comes to material possessions, having a website without ads or sidebars to put the entire focus on the articles, and definitely when it comes to building and sustaining a health and fitness regimen - I'm all about minimalism and keeping things simple. Minimalism, in regards to fitness, allows you to keep things simple because …
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Strength training can be a bit overwhelming at times. After all, you want to do everything correctly so you get the best results possible in the least amount of time. So you look for: The best strength training program The best workout split (e.g. total body or upper/lower) The best set and rep range The best upper body and lower body exercises How long to rest between sets and …
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No, this is not a joke. You can achieve any of your health and fitness goals by following this simple three step process. Whether you want to: Lose fat Get stronger Sculpt some sexy muscle Or just improve your overall health . . . and anything in between, you can do it by following this three step process. The 3 Step Process to Achieve ALL of Your Fitness Goals WARNING: what you're about …
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Exercise. Work out. I'm not sure about you, but sometimes those words have a negative undertone. Depending on how they're used, it can make your fitness regimen sound like a chore - another item to check off your to-do list. Does this sound familiar after a long day at work? "Ugh. I have to go work out." Perhaps you're like me. I'll go through spurts where I love strength training. I genuinely …
[Read more...] about Operation Play More, Work Out Less (Exercise is NOT Mandatory)
I was once told that my Lift Like a Girl t-shirt was degrading. That the whole lift like a girl manifesto was degrading to women. I took the statement for the ignorant comment it was, laughed it off, and simply went about my day. But later on I couldn't help but think about the messages that are still, unfortunately, being spread in the world of women's fitness. The ideas, statements, and …
A detailed, complicated, and complex regimen will produce better results than a simple, basic, bare-bones approach . . . or so some would have you believe. I've been a personal trainer for over 10 years now, and in that period of time my approach to health and fitness, and just helping people look and feel great naked has consistently simplified. And the results speak for themselves. Simple just …
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