Lift weights to lose Fat !!

[Fightthefuture]

Hey Doug,

Great post! I know so many women who are all hung up on the cardio but never pick up a weight! Maybe they are intimidated by the equipment, (some of the cable resistance equipment looks like you'd need an engineering degree to figure it out)
I definitely believe in resistance training, to sculpt a sleek youthful body and very important -building bone density. Can you suggest a workout for women starting out-how many reps of what and I will post it at the gym at work!

Thanks!

[MuscleManiac]

Originally Posted by Maxmilian

He but just dont go too far women with huge muscles and definition just suck (men are looking for girls not for buff pseudo_women)

Excuse me? What? NEWS FLASH! Women who work out have different goals the same as men, whether it be to lose weight or to build HUGE MUSCLES. It's an individual preference. They don't need a pseudo-DADDY to tell them what to do and how they should look. and what women choose to do with their bodies has ZERO to do with what men are "looking for". It has everything to do with what a woman likes about her SELF and what SHE feels comfortable with. Men who are secure in their manhood and not focused on their own "Shortcomings" are not threatened by women with muscles..in fact they like it. And those who don't..who cares?

[Doug]

Originally Posted by MuscleManiac

Excuse me? What? NEWS FLASH! Women who work out have different goals the same as men, whether it be to lose weight or to build HUGE MUSCLES. It's an individual preference. They don't need a pseudo-DADDY to tell them what to do and how they should look. and what women choose to do with their bodies has ZERO to do with what men are "looking for". It has everything to do with what a woman likes about her SELF and what SHE feels comfortable with. Men who are secure in their manhood and not focused on their own "Shortcomings" are not threatened by women with muscles..in fact they like it. And those who don't..who cares?

Roflmao.....

You tell them girl

[TeresaM]

Originally Posted by MuscleManiac

Excuse me? What? NEWS FLASH! Women who work out have different goals the same as men, whether it be to lose weight or to build HUGE MUSCLES. It's an individual preference. They don't need a pseudo-DADDY to tell them what to do and how they should look. and what women choose to do with their bodies has ZERO to do with what men are "looking for". It has everything to do with what a woman likes about her SELF and what SHE feels comfortable with. Men who are secure in their manhood and not focused on their own "Shortcomings" are not threatened by women with muscles..in fact they like it. And those who don't..who cares?

I couldn't have said it better myself. You Go!!

[TeresaM]

Originally Posted by Damien

Excellent post mate.

I know many women who say they do not want to lift weight because they think they will "bulk up". I've never seen this happen. Women do not respond to weight training in the same way that men do, and womens weight lifting workouts are aimed at high rep ranges which do not promote mass growth.

I would like to see more women in the weight room and less on the treadmills!

I HATE the treadmill, even though I do it every day even on my weightlifting days. I have to say that my shirts fit me differently and have started getting comments about being more toned in my arms and back. When I switched from home workouts to working out with a PT, at first my weights were pretty small, now I actually am getting some of the guys in the gym watching me because i'm putting 35lbs and 45lbs on some of the exercises even though they can put a lot more they still tell my PT they are impressed at my progress(so am I). That's a boost in itself even though my muscles don't look like the guys. It makes me want to keep striving to lift more weight and get as strong as my body will let me, not to mention getting the toned look with a little bit of muscle . Great post Doug!

[barbara789]

I’ve been working out for many years now, and i want to know how I can tone my body better without losing a large portion of weight, mostly my chest and midsection? I’m 6ft 198lbs I would like to be around 195 but in much better “shape”. My diet sucks and i’m trying to work on it, but I work out at the gym 2-3 times a week lifting weights and running. I dont run a whole bunch though, would that help my problem or will that just make me lose wieght?
Barbara

[KDNYC]

I'm one of those women who respond very well to weight training. I also gain weight easily. After lifting regularly and doing long-distance cycling, I stopped it all and following grad school (8 years ago) I wound up 5'7, 240 lbs. Now I'm 165lbs, and my body fat has dropped 15%. Still have a bit of bodyfat left to lose to get to my goal (155, 23-25%)

As for "bulking up" well, I'm a lot leaner now than at 240! I am actually trying to build more muscle now since I seem to have plateaued. I just started a killer split a couple of weeks ago with a very heavy leg day. I've added .5 inch on my legs in a couple of weeks, but they actually feel harder, and already look noticeably better. I'm not emphasizing bodyfat loss right now, so I'm going to ride it out.

Some women do build more muscle than others, but I really believe the fault lies primarily with bodyfat. The bodyfat loss is slower. An overall plan with a clean diet that meets caloric needs and cardio on non-lifting days or after lifting (moderate intensity) will help.

[amoli]

Is my opinion , doing the weight lifting is not right option for weight loose. bcoz, for the weight lifting women need more diet and health.
woman need very shapeful body. not muscle body as like man. i think so women can done the yoga which make her body language very hot & sexy.
Practicing any yoga posture in a relaxing way with slow deep breathing and the intention to let go and relax the nervous system can be very beneficial in decreasing the symptoms of allergies. Kapalabhati breathing is great for allergies as it forces out the mucus. (Don't forget to keep tissues within easy reach!) The relaxation time at the end of a yoga class can also be an important part of decreasing allergic immune response. Encourage your students to relax and affirm that the relaxation will help decrease their reaction to allergens. However, be aware that students suffering from allergies may become too congested when lying on their backs; you can suggest they lie on the stomach or side if that's more comfortable.

Relaxing the nervous system has been shown to help direct the immune system to attack the viruses and bacteria that increase in colder weather. Colds are caused by bacteria and affect the upper respiratory system, causing stuffiness, coughing, sore throat, etc. If the immune system is weak, the bacteria can go into the lungs and cause bronchitis or pneumonia. Viruses go deeper into the system, causing chills, fever or pain and aching in the joints.

But a strong immune system can frost the invaders within a few days, preventing more extreme manifestations of the illness and in fact strengthening the immune system. Again, yoga postures done in a relaxed way and slow, deep pranayama can help relax the nervous system and boost the immune response.

Another way to build the immune system and improve sinus-related conditions is to focus on the thymus gland. Located in the chest, the thymus gland is the locus of the immune system. Thus both the thymus gland and the immune system are stimulated by any posture in which we open the chest and breathe deeply into it. The most beneficial postures for this purpose are the Cobra, the Pigeon, the Fish, the Boat, the Bow and the Bridge.

Since the thymus gland corresponds to the fourth chakra, these postures can be enhanced by including chakra sounds such as the fourth chakra bij mantra "yum" or the fourth chakra vowel sound "ay." Kapalabhati breathing or slow deep ujjayi breathing in postures where the chest is open can also be beneficial. Experiment with practicing the postures as you breathe deeply into the chest and sound the mantras. My audiotape on Prana Yoga, send out through KYTA last spring, will help guide you in combining the mantras with the postures.

With a relaxed nervous system and a focused and revitalized immune system, you'll find you're able to resist autumn allergens and throw off winter's infections more readily.
Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up -- all at the same time.

For many people, that's enough of an answer. But there's more if you're interested.

For starters, yoga is good for what ails you. Specifically, research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases.

[muscletrainerdh]

Originally Posted by amoli

Is my opinion , doing the weight lifting is not right option for weight loose. bcoz, for the weight lifting women need more diet and health.
woman need very shapeful body. not muscle body as like man. i think so women can done the yoga which make her body language very hot & sexy.
Practicing any yoga posture in a relaxing way with slow deep breathing and the intention to let go and relax the nervous system can be very beneficial in decreasing the symptoms of allergies. Kapalabhati breathing is great for allergies as it forces out the mucus. (Don't forget to keep tissues within easy reach!) The relaxation time at the end of a yoga class can also be an important part of decreasing allergic immune response. Encourage your students to relax and affirm that the relaxation will help decrease their reaction to allergens. However, be aware that students suffering from allergies may become too congested when lying on their backs; you can suggest they lie on the stomach or side if that's more comfortable.

Relaxing the nervous system has been shown to help direct the immune system to attack the viruses and bacteria that increase in colder weather. Colds are caused by bacteria and affect the upper respiratory system, causing stuffiness, coughing, sore throat, etc. If the immune system is weak, the bacteria can go into the lungs and cause bronchitis or pneumonia. Viruses go deeper into the system, causing chills, fever or pain and aching in the joints.

But a strong immune system can frost the invaders within a few days, preventing more extreme manifestations of the illness and in fact strengthening the immune system. Again, yoga postures done in a relaxed way and slow, deep pranayama can help relax the nervous system and boost the immune response.

Another way to build the immune system and improve sinus-related conditions is to focus on the thymus gland. Located in the chest, the thymus gland is the locus of the immune system. Thus both the thymus gland and the immune system are stimulated by any posture in which we open the chest and breathe deeply into it. The most beneficial postures for this purpose are the Cobra, the Pigeon, the Fish, the Boat, the Bow and the Bridge.

Since the thymus gland corresponds to the fourth chakra, these postures can be enhanced by including chakra sounds such as the fourth chakra bij mantra "yum" or the fourth chakra vowel sound "ay." Kapalabhati breathing or slow deep ujjayi breathing in postures where the chest is open can also be beneficial. Experiment with practicing the postures as you breathe deeply into the chest and sound the mantras. My audiotape on Prana Yoga, send out through KYTA last spring, will help guide you in combining the mantras with the postures.

With a relaxed nervous system and a focused and revitalized immune system, you'll find you're able to resist autumn allergens and throw off winter's infections more readily.
Practicing the postures, breathing exercises and meditation makes you healthier in body, mind and spirit. Yoga lets you tune in, chill out, shape up -- all at the same time.

For many people, that's enough of an answer. But there's more if you're interested.

For starters, yoga is good for what ails you. Specifically, research shows that yoga helps manage or control anxiety, arthritis, asthma, back pain, blood pressure, carpal tunnel syndrome, chronic fatigue, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, headaches, heart disease, multiple sclerosis, stress and other conditions and diseases.

You are indeed entitled to your opinion. But women do need to lift weights to improve bone density and strenthen muscles, something Yoga doesn't do too efficiently.

Not saying there are not a lot of healthful benefits of Yoga, just saying you can do BOTH and optimize health, it's not just one or the other.

Peace,

Dave

[pika82]

Originally Posted by Maxmilian

He but just dont go too far women with huge muscles and definition just suck (men are looking for girls not for buff pseudo_women)

That's so offensive! Just because you don't like women with bigger muscles doesn't mean that all men feel like you do. And who are you to judge what is appealing in a woman? I think it's up for her to decide whether or not she likes her body...