In the 80's is was Aerobics and X-Trainers
90's Yoga
2000's CrossFit
Female fitness trends continue to evolve and now more than ever women are reaping benefits from training with heavy weights and starting to put more compound movements in to their routines
I personally think CrossFit has been a huge factor in this in bringing olympic style lifts mainstream
But now, women are taking over and making huge changes in the gym thanks to their training regimes
Quick note: I know not all women are new to heavy weights but the trend has certainly changed from women too scared to pick up more than 2kg for squats just incase they get 'bulky'
For those of you who do not lift heavy here are 3 fantastic reasons why women should lift
heavy weights
3 Reasons For Women To Lift Heavy Weights
Increased Confidence and Belief
Nothing beats being able to test yourself and stand under a bar ready for squats or being able to set yourself up to lift your heavy deadlift set
And not to forget being able to complete your first pull up
The confidence you get and belief in your own ability is incredible when it comes to lifting weights
And the amazing thing is that it continues to grow
Each step of your training is a challenge so whether you have been lifting for 2 weeks or 20 years, the challenge is still there
Personal Development
The saying 'There is no growth in comfort' rungs true when it comes to lifting weights
Similar to building confidence, having to squat your 'heaviest weight yet' or being able to complete more repetitions that your previous week is huge growth
The personal belief you must have in yourself to be able to step outside your comfort zone and test yourself in the gym with weights is huge
And just as your lifts grow, so does your confidence and personal development
The Fastest Way To Make Body Shape Changes
When I first started working in the fitness industry in 1998 (WOW!!) women wanted the 'yoga' look
Thin, shapely arms with a flat stomach
Now the demand is more
Women just don't want to fit in to a pair of jeans, dress or skirt
They demand to fit in the with SHAPE
And the way to truly change the shape of your body is to force muscle growth
Which is why weights becoming so much more dominant in the way women train today
Glutes (bum), arms, back, shoulders, abs, legs.... the focus has changed and now women don't just want to be a certain weight or dress size
They want that but with shape
BONUS: Don't believe the rubbish you see online
I am all for instagram influencers but when you see them walking around with a band around their thighs telling you this is how they built their bum or body... its wrong
They were either:
A: Naturally built that way
B: Lifted compound movements (squats, deadlifts, still leg deadlifts etc...) to help build the shape
The only real way for you to build and change your body shape is to lift heavy
Banded work has its place... but it is not in the growth phase that you want
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