Comments on: The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/ gubernatrix Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:43:56 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Mon, Jan 25th | CrossFit Ireland http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-18646 Mon, Jan 25th | CrossFit Ireland Mon, 25 Jan 2010 00:02:26 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-18646 [...] The Toning Problem: Why Women Are Missing Out When It Comes to Weight Training – Gubernatrix Understanding the Drag Factor – Concept 2 [...] [...] The Toning Problem: Why Women Are Missing Out When It Comes to Weight Training – Gubernatrix Understanding the Drag Factor – Concept 2 [...]

]]> By: gubernatrix http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-11033 gubernatrix Wed, 07 Oct 2009 10:38:40 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-11033 A perfect story Denise! I hope more women have your experience. Did you actively seek out your PT because of the way she trains people, or did you just happen upon her by chance? A perfect story Denise! I hope more women have your experience. Did you actively seek out your PT because of the way she trains people, or did you just happen upon her by chance?

]]> By: denise http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-11029 denise Wed, 07 Oct 2009 08:19:37 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-11029 I'm a woman who had the same concerns about bulking up. I've been doing serious weight training for about 2 months and am amazed at the difference. I haven't bulked up but have rather leaned up. I'm fortunate enough to be able to afford a personal trainer. Usually I don't like female personal trainers as they have a tendency to train very light, bands, light weights etc., I've always had better results with men. However, the trainer I have now is a female and she rocks. She has me doing things I've only seen men do. Most importantly, she isnt fond of machines and MAKES me spend time in the weight room which is usually inhabited by men. Cardio is good but the weight training has increased my lean muscle mass (I still weigh the same) thereby making me look smaller. I never got that with running and cycling. I’m a woman who had the same concerns about bulking up. I’ve been doing serious weight training for about 2 months and am amazed at the difference. I haven’t bulked up but have rather leaned up. I’m fortunate enough to be able to afford a personal trainer. Usually I don’t like female personal trainers as they have a tendency to train very light, bands, light weights etc., I’ve always had better results with men. However, the trainer I have now is a female and she rocks. She has me doing things I’ve only seen men do. Most importantly, she isnt fond of machines and MAKES me spend time in the weight room which is usually inhabited by men. Cardio is good but the weight training has increased my lean muscle mass (I still weigh the same) thereby making me look smaller. I never got that with running and cycling.

]]> By: What is strength? - 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/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-5660 What is strength? - weight training, strength, fitness, weights, losing fat, women's weight training, bodyweight, free weights, powerlifting, dumbbells, barbells, kettlebells, bodybuilding, olympic weightlifting Mon, 23 Mar 2009 10:03:07 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-5660 [...] The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training [...] [...] The toning problem: why women are missing out when it comes to weight training [...]

]]> By: gubernatrix http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-5075 gubernatrix Tue, 03 Mar 2009 11:39:06 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-5075 Hey thanks for posting that link Mikey. Michelle Obama looks fab and there were some sensible points made in that article. I am not sure whether it is really enough to wean women off pink dumbbells and onto real weights but it is a step in the right direction. What we need now is to see Michelle Obama lifting something heavy - the Resolute desk, perhaps? Hey thanks for posting that link Mikey. Michelle Obama looks fab and there were some sensible points made in that article. I am not sure whether it is really enough to wean women off pink dumbbells and onto real weights but it is a step in the right direction. What we need now is to see Michelle Obama lifting something heavy – the Resolute desk, perhaps?

]]> By: Mikey http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-5065 Mikey Tue, 03 Mar 2009 01:06:06 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-5065 OTOH, good news. Women in my country (USA) are seeing our new First Lady's arms and running to the weight room....hehe. CNN article: http://tinyurl.com/db9tjb OTOH, good news. Women in my country (USA) are seeing our new First Lady’s arms and running to the weight room….hehe.

CNN article: http://tinyurl.com/db9tjb

]]> By: gubernatrix http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-4992 gubernatrix Fri, 27 Feb 2009 15:10:51 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-4992 You seem to have read my mind Gary! I am actually in the process of writing an article that deals with the point you are making (although not exclusively). It seems illogical that old people are now being referred for weight training by GPs - often for rehabilitation purposes - but they are not giving the same advice to young people as a preventative measure. You seem to have read my mind Gary! I am actually in the process of writing an article that deals with the point you are making (although not exclusively). It seems illogical that old people are now being referred for weight training by GPs – often for rehabilitation purposes – but they are not giving the same advice to young people as a preventative measure.

]]> By: Gary http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-4976 Gary Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:41:19 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-4976 Apologies for the poor spelling in that post! Apologies for the poor spelling in that post!

]]> By: Gary http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-4975 Gary Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:40:18 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-4975 The real long term health benefit of strength training is centered around it's role in combating sarcopenia (age related muscles loss) and osteoporosis. You don't necessarily have to bulk up or even try and gain muscle, but fighting hard to maintain current levels of muscle mass as you age is where the magic of strength training lies. The same goes for increasing bone density, particularly in women. May 86-year-old grandfather is weak abnd frail becuase he has n muscle to speak of. If he had been strength training al his life, he might not be "buff" at 86, but I'm betting that he would have the physical strength to carry his shopping, get out of a chair on his own and walk without the aid of a stick. Without meaning to sound both sexist and ageist here, women and old folks have the most to gain from strength training. By a country mile. Yet, sadly, it's still seen as the preserve of young males, athletes, bodybuilders and fitness freaks. Every time I see a middle aged woman or an old man jogging, I feel like crying. They could be doing something much more productive in terms of fighting the effects of aging. But alas, strength training requires reading and knowledge, jogging along aimlessly requires none. The real long term health benefit of strength training is centered around it’s role in combating sarcopenia (age related muscles loss) and osteoporosis.

You don’t necessarily have to bulk up or even try and gain muscle, but fighting hard to maintain current levels of muscle mass as you age is where the magic of strength training lies.

The same goes for increasing bone density, particularly in women.

May 86-year-old grandfather is weak abnd frail becuase he has n muscle to speak of. If he had been strength training al his life, he might not be “buff” at 86, but I’m betting that he would have the physical strength to carry his shopping, get out of a chair on his own and walk without the aid of a stick.

Without meaning to sound both sexist and ageist here, women and old folks have the most to gain from strength training. By a country mile.

Yet, sadly, it’s still seen as the preserve of young males, athletes, bodybuilders and fitness freaks.

Every time I see a middle aged woman or an old man jogging, I feel like crying. They could be doing something much more productive in terms of fighting the effects of aging. But alas, strength training requires reading and knowledge, jogging along aimlessly requires none.

]]> By: gubernatrix http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/comment-page-1/#comment-4946 gubernatrix Wed, 25 Feb 2009 14:02:02 +0000 http://gubernatrix.co.uk/2009/02/the-toning-problem-why-women-are-missing-out-when-it-comes-to-weight-training/#comment-4946 No, haven't done any work on muscle ups for a long time. I have preferred to spend my time on other things. I may go back to working on them in the future but its a big investment in time and not sure what the real rewards will be. I might just work on bar muscle-ups instead of ring muscle-ups as by all accounts they are much easier. No, haven’t done any work on muscle ups for a long time. I have preferred to spend my time on other things. I may go back to working on them in the future but its a big investment in time and not sure what the real rewards will be. I might just work on bar muscle-ups instead of ring muscle-ups as by all accounts they are much easier.

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