If muscle is your metabolism and the only way to create a lean and toned body, why aren’t more women making resistance training the heart of their workout plan?
Top 3 Reasons WHY More Women are NOT Doing Resistance Training
1. Believe the answer to Fat Loss lies in CARDIO
Can’t blame you.
The fact that we are being bombarded with ads and articles on a daily basis boasting the best way to burn fat is to DO more cardio – the more cardio you do…the more calories you burn – right?
Be sure to see>>> “Why Cardio is a Waste of Time“
2. Super Scared of “Bulking Up”
Just the mention of the word muscle makes many women cringe. Images of huge bodybuilder, hulk-type bodies make them run far far away from using any type of challenging weight. This is a MYTH…women simply do not have the ability to bulk up.
Men on the other hand are able to add lots of muscle because:
One – they have the hormones to do so (we do not)
Two – they lift weights in an entirely different fashion
Three – they must eat a tremendous amount of food… in order for muscle to grow in noticeable size your body needs a LOT of calories to get big.
Oh and the ladies who DO seek out a career as a professional bodybuilder are training MUCH differently than women who are just seeking Fat Loss (and they tend to have help from a variety of supplements).
So Ladies…unless you are taking Testosterone boosting supplements, lifting VERY heavy weights, setting a goal with your workouts TO get bulky and eating about 5,000 calories a day – you will NOT bulk up.
Even guys who want to get big have trouble and must make a concerted effort to look like this.
(One last time – NO you will not BULK up and if you try to tell me the last time you tried resistance training you did…..let me just guess that you did not also clean up your nutrition plan and you did not give your workouts a chance to work for you – like spending less than 4-6 weeks being consistent with your full fitness plan)
3. Resistance Training is TOO Dang Complicated!!!
Super sets, circuits, reps, rests, weights, what do you mean I have to change it every 3-4 weeks??? How?
It’s so much easier to just jump on a treadmill and walk or run for 45 minutes. That’s nice and all, but easy does not get you body shaping results! Especially if your “mode of exercise” lacks the ability to make you stronger!
Sure if you are new to the concept of Resistance Training, a little research can make you throw your hands up in frustration.
The best way to begin resistance training is to use your own body as weight. No gym membership, no fancy equipment….just a small space and a few minutes of your time.
So how do you get started?
Let me help!
I made a video of some of my favorite resistance training moves you can do in your own living room to show you how quick and simple resistance training really is!
All you need is a couple dumbbells, a stability ball and a mat!
As always…If you are new to resistance training (as always please consult your DR – especially if you have any existing/pre-existing injuries, I am unable to assess you online) then I suggest you just start out doing these moves withOUT weight – trust me – you will feel the effects – as should be result of ANY challenging resistance training workout plan you follow.
See what a difference a Full Body, CHALLENGING resistance training workout makes to YOUR fat loss results!
***Leave a comment below once you give it a go!***
When you focus on full body moves that help you get stronger, you give your metabolism a tremendous boost, you help your body burn more calories, you see the TONE and Definition you have been dreaming about….and you can do all this in just 15 minutes a Workout!!!!
I’ll leave you with this thought….
You desire to be more Toned and Defined, right?
Muscle is what makes this possible.
Do nothing to maintain or increase muscle….it withers away – especially if you are a MOM who is entering her 30′s -40′s. Lose your muscle and you are left …with a soft flabby appearance.
If you are at the least bit curious as to what an effective resistance training plan is all about – no excuses not to give it a trial run! Heck – you even get a 60 day free trial to ClubFYM where you can get all the support you need as you add this essential component to your workout plan.
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That is a great workout, and I like how you show the range of weights to use. you are absolutely right about having to change your diet because I’ve been following your workouts but didn’t change much in my diet, even though I eat healthy food, I was eating way to much. I’ve adjusted that and have lost 10 lbs. and can’t wait to lose another 30 lbs to be able to see all that muscle definition I’ve built up!
The weight is coming off slowly, but I’m hoping that is because the muscle is weighing more than the fat. My clothes are very loose and I can tell a big difference.
Thanks Holly for all your postings and great exercises and motivation. you look fantastic.
Awesome!! There is really nothing else to say other than that. Keep up the great work on giving us new types of exercises to keep us fit. Thanks Holly!
“doing it and doing it and doing it right…”
Holly, this is just another great example of what you offer us at Club FYM. Anybody on the fence should jump at the chance of a 60 day free trial. What an opportunity for all of you who can’t decide to join.
Holly you are the best coach ever and your lifestyle change works! Thanks for all of your great videos and your constant efforts to motivate us to be the best we can be!
I totally agree with Sue!! This fitness program only takes 15 a day!! We ALL have that! I have used FYM for a year and a half now and my results speak loudly of this program! 53 lbs and 48 inches of fat GONE! It doesn’t happen overnight, but it DOES happen!
Oh, and just look at Holly! Is she bulky? Heck no! She is lean and lovely! She is a wonderful coach, too!
I have got to try that Plank Plus!
Great music, great exercises, and beautiful coach. Can you ask for more? I feel strong and toned after resistance training. Thanks so much for your wonderful videos and letters. Love them! Rosal
WOW! That was an intense, great workout! I can feel it already. Thanks for all you do for us. You are an amazing coach and example.
HI, I LOVE ALL YOUR WORKOUTS ON YOU TUBE PLEASE LET ME KNOW HOW I CAN ORDER THEM ON DVD OR CD
Holly has a second program at Club FYM called Fit Club. It’s a dvd of the month program.
We get a new dvd every month with a downloadable pdf that is a booklet of the complete workout and instructions of the workout.
She also has a section for every circuit on the dvd explaing how to do each exercise and things to watch for and how to modify the move if you want to make it easier or harder.
We also receive a newsletter that is only available to Fit Club members.
Fit Club members have a private area in the forums.
Holly gives us special attention by giving us a coaching call every month where we spend more than an hour talking with her on the phone and going over a certain topic and she answers any questions we have. It’s virtually like sitting in her living room and visiting, with a purpose.
Holly makes Fit Club members a high priority when we have questions. I couldn’t ask for a better personal trainer and coach, and she does all this for 39.95 a month! I paid that much for a diet program that only included a once a week 1/2 hour meeting with no personal attention whatsoever!
I am a bargain hunter and Fit Club has been the most bang for my buck that I have gotten anywhere! (Can you tell I love it?) Holly is the best! Absolutely, hands down!
Look at Holly’s abs on the Plank Plus. WOW! As I get more fit I can see how her abs look like that because mine are getting better every month.
Fit Yummy Mummy system really works, just ask any of us and we’re telling you this is the best workout I’ve ever gotten and I’m done after 15-20 minutes every day.
A great video. Have added it to my favorites. I feel less tired when I do these exercises. I feel posititve about this program.
Awesome Holly
I have been following your cardios and mixing and matching and not doing the same stuff all the time so my body doesn’t get used to it.
Will give this work out a go in the weekend. Thanks heaps for the motivation.
I am pleased to say I am loosing weight, my jeans are looser and I am feeling great
Karen
New Zealand
Thank you Holly for all of your awesome tips and videos!
Another great workout!! Thanks