The great objection to women exercising—namely, the fear of becoming muscular—is quite without foundation. It cannot be too often repeated that woman is not simply a weaker man: she is physically an entirely different being … In women the muscles simply become firm, close-knit, and well-rounded, and show under the layer of fatty tissue intervening between muscle and skin only in soft, hardly discernible masses, just sufficiently to give a delicate moulding to the form.
Eugen Sandow, Sydney Mail, October 22, 1902.
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I have been lifting weights on the machines for months, but today I moved over into the "grown up girl" side of the gym to play with the hard core body builders. Today was the first day I did free weights! I was so excited to see how much stronger I was than I thought. My fitness mentor knew exactly what to work and form, etc. It was plain and simply- FUN!Many women have this false notion that lifting weights, especially heavy weights will bulk them up and make them big. We do not have enough testosterone in our bodies to do that.
Weight lifting can be as important to your overall health as aerobic exercise -- and it’s not just for men. Lifting weights can help women build a toned, sculpted, feminine body, and build stronger bones. Plus it can boost your metabolism, making you not only look great but feel great, too. (Weight lifting for Women)
If you still aren't convinced that heavy lifting is for women, please read 7 Myths of Women's Weight Training and Female Bodybuilding
In addition to weights, we took a spin class. Afterward, I talked to the instructor. I'm considering teaching spin!
Today's Stats:
Spin Class: Miles-15 Calories-500 Minutes-45 (We were late)
Weight Lifting: Calories-389 Minutes-60
Totals:
Miles-15
Calories-889
Minutes-105
Today, I tried a new healthy treat. It was Kemp's Frozen Yogurt Parfait, the white chocolate raspberry. Delish! It was the best 210 calories yet with live and active yogurt cultures. :) Try it, you'll love it!
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