Comments on: Is it really about looks? http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/ the joy of strength training Mon, 06 Feb 2012 16:50:01 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training | Train Insane Gym http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-54802 The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training | Train Insane Gym Thu, 12 May 2011 02:04:03 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-54802 [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...] [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...]

]]> By: Why Women Should Lift « Advanced Human Movement (AHM) http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-36901 Why Women Should Lift « Advanced Human Movement (AHM) Tue, 21 Dec 2010 04:32:34 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-36901 [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...] [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...]

]]> By: The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training « Traininsane Blog http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-28832 The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training « Traininsane Blog Sun, 15 Aug 2010 15:07:10 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-28832 [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...] [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...]

]]> By: What does ‘in shape’ look like for you? | Hard Sweat http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-20174 What does ‘in shape’ look like for you? | Hard Sweat Thu, 11 Feb 2010 15:29:35 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-20174 [...] Is it really about looks? [...] [...] Is it really about looks? [...]

]]> By: What does ‘in shape’ look like for you? - weight training, strength, fitness, weights, losing fat, women's weight training, bodyweight, free weights, powerlifting, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, bodybuilding, olympic weightlifting http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-11667 What does ‘in shape’ look like for you? - weight training, strength, fitness, weights, losing fat, women's weight training, bodyweight, free weights, powerlifting, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, bodybuilding, olympic weightlifting Sat, 24 Oct 2009 20:12:01 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-11667 [...] Is it really about looks? [...] [...] Is it really about looks? [...]

]]> By: The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training | Hard Sweat http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-6969 The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training | Hard Sweat Fri, 24 Apr 2009 03:44:15 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-6969 [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...] [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...]

]]> By: The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training | GreenTeaDietScam.com http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-6013 The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training | GreenTeaDietScam.com Sat, 04 Apr 2009 02:54:35 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-6013 [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...] [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...]

]]> By: The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training - weight training, strength, fitness, weights, losing fat, women's weight training, bodyweight, free weights, powerlifting, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, bodybuilding, olym http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-4873 The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training - weight training, strength, fitness, weights, losing fat, women's weight training, bodyweight, free weights, powerlifting, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, bodybuilding, olym Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:17:44 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-4873 [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...] [...] I have said before that I no longer believe that the simplistic argument that weight training makes you look good is effective. I don’t want to appeal to women on the level of image, for two reasons. Firstly weight training has so many negative images associated with it that it’s difficult to overturn these with mere words. A woman called mae on a strength training message forum once wisely pointed out: “Any female who expresses concern about getting “bulky” has seen a woman she considers bulky and knows that she doesn’t want to look that way. And everyone has their own idea of what “bulky” means: while most people on this forum would disagree, there are plenty of girls who would say the Crossfit women are too bulky. In other words, women are capable of getting bulky–it just depends on how one defines “bulky”. [...]

]]> By: Jay http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-3129 Jay Sun, 09 Nov 2008 02:57:42 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-3129 I just ran into the fear of bulking up issue today, so I just had to comment. It gives me great pleasure when I explain to a woman that she won't get bulky unless she consumes massive amounts of calories, lifts like a bodybuilder, and, ahem, supplements her efforts, and she actually believes me. It's even better when I get them to pick up the heavier weights as we progress through the training sessions :) I just ran into the fear of bulking up issue today, so I just had to comment. It gives me great pleasure when I explain to a woman that she won’t get bulky unless she consumes massive amounts of calories, lifts like a bodybuilder, and, ahem, supplements her efforts, and she actually believes me. It’s even better when I get them to pick up the heavier weights as we progress through the training sessions :)

]]> By: gubernatrix http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/comment-page-1/#comment-3071 gubernatrix Tue, 04 Nov 2008 14:09:22 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2008/10/is-it-really-about-looks/#comment-3071 @ Joyce: agree, lifting more weight is addictive isn't it! @ Demetre: yes, posture and bearing make such a difference to the general impression someone gives. I also find that lifting weights has given me better posture sitting at my desk; with a stronger and more flexible back I find it much easier to sit up properly. @ Joyce: agree, lifting more weight is addictive isn’t it!

@ Demetre: yes, posture and bearing make such a difference to the general impression someone gives. I also find that lifting weights has given me better posture sitting at my desk; with a stronger and more flexible back I find it much easier to sit up properly.

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