Choosing the Right Weight

Unfortunately this question does not come with an easy answer. Different fitness goals (increased muscular strength, muscle size (hypertrophy) or muscular endurance for example) all require different answers to this question. With an exercise focused on strength, you should use a weight they are only able to lift 2-4 times before muscular fatigue. For hypertrophy, use a weight that you …

Women and Weight Training: Debunking the ‘Bulky’ Myth

FITNESS As more and more women take up resistance training, there is still a lingering misconception that participating in a weights-based exercise program will make women ‘bulky’ or ‘manly-looking’. There are many benefits for women to weight training, from both the perspectives of health and aesthetics. I will explain to you why weight training is a great thing for women …