Lifestyle / Weightlifting Myth-Busters For Women

Weightlifting Myth-Busters For Women

Lifestyle Dec 14, 2013

by Anokhi Admin

If you think weightlifting won't get you into the shape that you want, then guess again.

Myth 1: Weightlifting Makes You Bulky

Lifting heavy things does not make you bulky and the same goes for lifting weights. Your muscles will grow STRONGER as a result of heavy lifting, but don't fret, you won’t turn into the Hulk. Body builders who take supplements and testosterone, in addition to eating more calories, will get bigger. A female however who can deadlift 200 pounds isn’t necessarily a Viking. Think wonderwoman, she can just as easily be a size 2 with great strength. Girly magazines use the word “tone” in place of “muscle” because of such common misconceptions, but toning = muscle building. If you lift weights properly (variety is key), and eat the right kinds of foods, the accumulation of muscle will burn fat. You’ll probably weigh more on the scale because muscle packs are denser, but takes up less space, assuring a slimmer waistline.

Myth 2: Weightlifting Increases Your Bust Size

Sorry ladies, but the more you lift, the more likely you are to drop a cup size. Women’s breasts are made up of mostly fatty tissue, and the operative word here is “fatty.” If you drop below 12 percent body fat, your breasts are most likely to decrease in size as the fat burns away.

The myth probably stems from the increase of back muscles, or the way many female weightlifters hold their posture. The only way you’ll increase your bust size is by gaining fat or getting implants.

Myth 3: If You Stop Weightlifting, You’ll Get Fat

Let’s begin by not confusing muscle and fat as the same thing. Muscle and fat are two completely different types of tissue, and saying that one can turn into the other is like saying you can turn rocks into gold. This means that when you start weight-training, you are not turning fat into muscle either. The reality is that once you stop lifting, you’ll also start losing muscle tone.

If you’re still eating the same way, or giving up on your diet or stop eating healthy, your metabolism won’t be able to keep up. You’ll start accruing fat deposits again. While it appears that muscle might be turning into fat, the truth is that as you lose muscle mass you’re also gaining fat.

Myth 4: Cardio Is The Only Way To Really Lose Weight

Wrong again. Cardio is a great way to workout, to burn fat but its not the way to gain muscle. Ever heard someone mention that you need money to make money? With your body it’s the same, except we use muscles instead of dollars.

You need some muscle to help you build muscle, and you need some fat to help you burn fat. The key to doing so is mixing up your workout routine, in addition to eating properly. Ever compared the physique of an Olympic runner to a weightlifter? The runner is using up both fat and muscle, and grows progressively leaner. Strength-training helps you build energy and it also targets spots all over your body to help you tone and sculpt beautiful muscles.

Let’s face it, there is something incredibly attractive and cool about a woman who can twist open a jar on her first try. Ladies if your labeled as one of hese hotties and use weights to work out, tell us what your workout regime is?

_{Featured Image: nerdfitness.com

Image 1: nerdfitness.com

Image 2: jcdfitness.com}

COMMENTS

Five Ways To Make Your Winter Workouts Count

Gurdeep Ahluwalia Dons New Role At TSN

Alternative Education Helps Shape 'The Next Steve Jobs'

Eating Right During Winter

Tips For A Healthy Diwali

Pixie Cut Makes A Comeback In Hollywood

Inspirational Women Writers Of 2013

Hot Spot: Toronto's New Latin Restaurant

Indian Culinary Pioneer Tarla Dalal Passes Away

Must-See Locations This Winter

Ten Minute Abs

Philippines After Typhoon Haiyan

How Philanthropy Can Improve Your Life

Working From Home: Burden Or Convenience?

The Indo-American Arts Council Turns 15

ANOKHI MEDIA Is Excited To Launch Its FREE PREVIEW Of ANOKHI Magazine's Digital Editions!

Festive Holiday Drinks

Affordable Exotic Home Decor

Sachin Tendulkar Retires With India's Victory In Mumbai

Five Minute In-Office Exercises

Benefits Of Drinking Water

Winter Lassi Recipes

Overmedicating A Common Cold

Discovering Your Passion

A Tribute To JFK: 50 Years After His Assassination

Heart-To-Heart With Imran Khan

Smartphone Apps To Help You Run Faster

Milo Casting Seeks South Asian Women For Toothpaste Campaign

Artist Profile: Zubin Thakkar

How To Utilize Small Spaces In Your Home

Popular Children's Books To Gift This Holidays

Slow Cooker Recipes For Your Thanksgiving Feast

Top 6 Influential South Asian Females Of 2013

Winter Drink Recipes

Journalist P J Randhawa Awarded at World Sikh Awards

Tips For A Healthy Home

Prime Minister David Cameron Attends 9th Annual British Curry Awards

'Fast & Furious' Actor Paul Walker Dies In A Fiery Car Crash

Canadian Sikh Harnoor Gill: The Young Humanitarian

Nelson Mandela Dies At 95

Health Benefits Of Zen Buddhist Meditation

Vegan Recipes For The Perfect Dinner

Indoor Gardening During The Winter Season

First Date Ideas

5 Sports To Try This Winter

Mira Nair, Salman Rushdie Honoured By Indo-American Arts Council

How To Forgive Yourself

World Premiere Of 'Paradise Lost' By Janak Khendry Dance Company

Hangover Cures For The Holidays

Lisa Ray's Holiday Tradition

Top 6 Gifts For The Chef In Your Life

Active Wear You Need To Know About

India Criminalizes Homosexuality

Best Dances To Learn As A Couple

Holiday Favourites For Happy Nesters

Tips To Keep The Weight Off

Gift Ideas For The World Traveler

Jay Sean Announces Birth Of Daughter Avya

The Host: Fine Indian Cuisine

Flowers Unlimited: Your Local Floral Boutique

Devyani Khobragade's Arrest: India Demands US Apology

Happy Holidays From ANOKHI MEDIA

Happy New Year 2014!

Recipes For Holiday Cookies

ANOKHI Magazine Honored In Huffington Post Canada's List Of Hottest Priyanka Chopra Covers

DesiClub Unveils 10th Anniversary Edition Of Top 50 Coolest Desis Of 2013

Benefits Of Keeping A Journal

Tarot Reading: January 2014

The Grand Hotel Winterlicious 2014

4 Fun Illustrated Cookbooks For Amateur Art-Lovers

Health Benefits Of Coffee

January: The Divorce Month

How To Keep Your New Year's Resolution

Energy Medicine: Yay Or Nay?

Vikas Khanna Launches New Book 'Return To The Rivers'

Great Audio Books For Kids

Decorating Tips To Supersize Your Living Space

Tips To Make You A Super Dad

Sunanda Pushkar's Sudden Death Shocker

Tarot Reading: February 2014

Hot Spot: Barberyn Ayurveda Resorts