Women Who Weight Train Don’t Normally Bulk Up
Strength training with weights changes the muscle composition of women to boost health and better management of PCOS symptoms. But some females are put off this form of exercise because they fear bulking up.
However, women who take up strength training, also known as resistance training, lose an equivalent amount of bulk in the form of fat because they are effectively trading fat for muscle.
Extra muscle mass helps women to burn extra fat. Women also typically use lighter weights than men when doing strength training … and that alone will not lead to bulking up.
Weight training can also lead to attractively toned arms and legs. But always consult a doctor before starting a new exercise regime.
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It’s remarkable how many women decide not to participate in strength training just because they are worried about “bulking up”. So many men would like to bulk up but they can’t because of inadequate diet, ineffective workouts, or lack of commitment. If men have problems with it, women — who have less testosterone — shouldn’t worry about getting bulky.