Should women approach weight training differently than men do? Some women worry about bulking up, becoming too defined or losing their natural curves. Should females who want to look leaner and more defined without the bulk modify their weight training routine – or train like a man?
Women who are ectomorphs often have difficulty building lean body mass. This article gives tips for building lean body mass if you’re a “hard-gainer” and the importance of resistance training and good nutrition for building “curves.”
So much to think about when you lift weights. Form is one of them – but don’t neglect another aspect of weight training – breathing. Some trainers will tell you there’s a right way and a wrong way to breathe but the most important thing is to make sure you ARE breathing. Here’s why.
To build lean body mass, you have to progressively overload your muscles. When it comes down to it, there are three factors that impact muscle development and you can control these factors by the amount of weight you lift, the volume of your workout and the time you rest between sets. Find out more about these three factors and how to use them to maximize your workout.
Some people, particularly women, want to get more “muscle tone.” They fear if they lift heavy weights they’ll get bulky. This article talks about the myth of “muscle toning” and why lifting heavy weights combined with high-intensity interval training is best for getting muscle definition without bulk.
Are you looking for a different approach to working your muscles? Have you reached a plateau and want to change your routine? Discover the benefits of pyramid strength training and how it can help you get stronger and more defined.
This is a picture showing Brenda doing a lateral raise with a 10 to 20 degree tilt during her 100 rep challenge. We filmed five bonus 100 rep challenges for XTrain. These mini challenges usually take less than 10 minutes and will give your targeted muscle and incredible pump. Our 100 rep challenges also help
In order to effectively reduce the rest needed between exercises in Xtrain Bi’s and Tri’s we’ll be working in rounds, nine to be exact. Each round consists of one set for Biceps , followed by one set for triceps. And you’ll continue to repeat this sequence throughout your workout using a different exercise for every
Burn Sets … This XTRAIN workout consists of two traditional upper body heavy weight workouts: Chest/back/Shoulders and Bis/Tris. This workout also contains options for working individual muscle groups for those of you that want and need a shorter workout. In Burn Sets you’ll work each muscle group before moving on to the next muscle group.
This is an XTrain Burn Sets photo of Jai and Amanda doing one arm rows. This XTRAIN workout consists of two traditional upper body heavy weight workouts: Chest/back/Shoulders and Bis/Tris. This workout also contains options for working individual muscle gro ups for those of you that want and need a shorter workout.In Burn Sets
Growth hormone is a hormone produced naturally in the pituitary gland of the brain. It has a variety of important functions, and it even plays a role in building a lean and defined physique. Find out why role growth hormone plays in body composition and how to boost levels of it naturally.
How can women achieve a toned body and eliminate ugly body fat by weight lifting? The answer may surprise many people. Find out more
