Well, most women do not desire to see their own bicep muscles bulge and may shy away from weight training also known as resistance or strength training. However, many women are not aware of the many wonderful body altering and life changing effects that weight training can have for women if the workout performed is designed specifically for women. The answer is very differently than men. First, let's discuss some of the physical issues that plague many women regarding body shape and body composition.
Most women have the same issues.
They want to become more firm and leaner, they want delicate feminine cuts, they want to defeat the battle with the hips, thighs and back of the upper arms. In many cases, women want to not only firm up these problem areas, but they want to reduce the size of these areas. Although nothing can replace the benefits of aerobic training, aerobic training does not tone muscle, and muscle tone is the only answer to the battle. Women need to incorporate weight training into their fitness routines in order to have the best body that they as an individual can possibly have. Let's explore some basic principals of how women should resistance train.