Does Exercise Get You Big & Bulky or Lean & Toned

For more free info go to www.FatlossLifeStyle.com Will I Get Big & Bulky If I Lift Weights? This question comes up a lot from my female clients. And the answer is; Absolutely not! In fact; gaining more muscle through resistance exercises is an integral part of any well rounded fitness / fat loss program. Having more muscle on your frame is the best fat burning friend that you will ever have. Below are some advantages to including resistance training / lifting weights in your fitness / fat loss routine along with a sound nutrition program; a strong positive mindset, and a social support plan. Muscle is 5 times more dense than Fat Since a pound of fat takes up 5 times the amount of space on your body; when you gain a pound of muscle and lose a pound of fat, your scale weight stays the same. But you get smaller, and you take up less space in the room. You get that toned look you are looking for. I can understand why many uninformed females may be scared to lift weights. They have visions of steroid bloated females with veins running through there biceps and chests. They think lifting weights means throwing heavy weights around like hee-men. These women are totally out of balance. 99% of all women do not have the testosterone running through their veins to gain muscle like guys. It is a common misconception that muscle weighs more than fat. You see a pound of muscle weighs the same as a pound of fat. They just take up different amounts of space. Comparing muscle & fat is like ...



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