For some reason, there still seems to be confusion about whether or not women should be lifting weights?
Why wouldn't we lift weights? They give you tone and definition, strength and shape!
I think there is a huge grey spot around weights, some people are scared of looking many, bulking up and gaining weight so they avoid weight lifting. Yes, muscle does weigh more than fat, however fat takes up 90% more space than muscle. You may gain a couple of pounds on the scales, but you'll loose inches in the areas you work on.
Doing 3 sets of 10 reps of bicep curls is not going to turn you into a body builder, and neither will 2 set of 16 reps of chest flies and tricep dips. My advice, if you're unsure what to do at the gym book a 1:1 session with an instructor. Most gyms will offer and induction and orientation to the machines and weights. I have some videos on my YouTube channel which are great starting place if you're unsure about what you should be doing.
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