Believe it or not, lifting weights is not only for men. Women who lift weights see results faster and even surpass expectations. Here is something to think about. You can burn 8-10 calories every minute you lift weights as compared to 10-12 calories when running or jogging. Not to big of a difference right? But here is the cool thing. Lifting weights generates what is known as a metabolic spike which has been seen to last up to an hour after you're done working out. What this means is that due to this metabolic spike your body continues to burn off calories because it is trying to help your muscles recover. Simply put in one half hour of weight training your body could burn up to 300 calories plus another 100-150 after you're done. So ladies, don't be afraid of the weight room. Lifting weights is an essential part of shaping your muscles. Here is a killer workout for you to try just simply to test whether or not you feel those calories burning off.
BACK
Machine Pulldown 3 sets/20,15,15 reps
Machine Sitting Row 3 sets/20, 15,15 reps
Lower Back Extension 3 sets/20,15,15 reps
Triceps
One arm cable pushdown 3sets/15 reps
One arm Dumbbell kick back 3 sets/15,12,12 reps
Rope Extension 3 sets/12,12,12 reps
Biceps
Straight Bar Curl 3 sets/10,12,15 reps
Hammer Curl 3 sets/ 10,12,15 reps
Machine preacher curl 3 sets/15,12,12 reps
Good luck today and make sure to follow this workout up with 20-30 minutes of cardio to feel maximum results.
