As a woman do I need to be worried about weight training and building muscle?

I often get this question a lot, particularly since i talk about Crossfit a lot to, well pretty much anyone who will listen. There is still a perception that, for women, resistance training will result in big muscles and, in their words, a less feminine physique. Setting aside what actually is a ‘feminine physique and the rights and wrongs of cultural expectations, etc, I give my thoughts here - focused on the benefits of resistance training to anyone, particularly midlifers of any gender, in enhancing our health and setting us up in terms of longevity. I will be seeking out a female guest expert or two for the Restless Midlifer Podcast to expand on this.

FAQDave Algeo9 September 2022health, weight loss, weight loss journey, women and resistance training, midlife womenComment