You walk past the stands of Store
and envy the bodies of cover models? more and more women covet that kind of
body; strong and muscular while remaining feminine. Absence of this is the time
when strong women were seen as too masculine and unattractive.
The female fitness body is here to
stay.
Now curves are back, as long as
they're created with muscle mass and they look smoother. Celebrities like
Jessica Biel and Jessica Alba are now adorning the covers showing off their new
curves. In addition, these women are very attracted to men, much more than
their slimmer counterparts like Lindsay Lohan or Victoria Beckham.
Fortunately, if she makes smart
changes to her training regimen, she can start to look like the next female
fitness model, maybe even a cover model!
The First Is The First. Pink Weights.
If you want to add sultry curves to
your body, you shouldn't be afraid of heavier weights. Don't worry, you won't
grow up and start to look like Vin Diesel because women just don't have
testosterone in their bodies to do so. In fact, in a very good situation,
assuming good workout and good nutrition, a woman would have the chance to gain
about a pound of muscle mass per month. It's not as scary as you might think,
is it? And that assumes that all is well done ... many will experience an even
slower pace.
The problem with pink weights is,
for most of you, they're not a challenge! You would be surprised how strong you
already are if you tried a little harder. So the next time you're at the gym
grab a five-pound dumbbell or, if you're really ambitious, pick fifteen. You
will start to notice that your body changes more over the next few weeks than
it has in the past years of killing the Ladder Master.
Weights have the power to completely
transform your body. They will make you a smaller but more curvy version of
your body now.
Don't worry about the weight on your
scale, as weight training can increase your body weight. But relax, because a
pound of muscle takes up much less space in your body than a pound of body fat,
so it may weigh more, but will feel smaller.
Then Comes Cardio.
Women tend to just turn to the
cardio section of the gym. Whether it's the best place to see men lifting
weights or the safest place for them, for whatever reason, they stay there for
hours.
This is something that needs to
change. Think about how many hours of your life you've spent on that treadmill,
ladder, or elliptical trainer. Do you really look that different because of it?
I probably don't think so.
Not only that, but how many of you
spend your time watching TV or reading your favorite magazine? This is probably
a good indicator that you are not working as hard as you could be.
The truth is, your body will adapt
quickly to any cardiovascular workout you do. So, while before you could burn a
hundred calories running a mile, now you burn only 80. Unless you keep adding
more and more time to burn the same calories, you don't. will be more of an
effective fat loss tool. And when you're already doing six hours a week, who
really wants to spend MORE time aerobic exercise?
The key is to change your cardio
format from a comfortable steady state session to one that consists of high
intensity intervals that really get you out of your comfort zone and shed body fat
as well.
This is by far a more productive way
to do cardio rather than wasting another hour of your life going nowhere, the
next time you're at the gym doing cardio, do twenty minutes, alternating thirty
seconds with it. as strong as you. You can do it in a minute and a half at a
much easier pace to catch up. It's going to be difficult, I'm warning you.
However, keep it for a month and you will be very happy with it.
Now. Bring The Carbohydrates.
Have you developed a love-hate
relationship with carbohydrates? You like the taste of them, but you don't like
the number they cause around your waist. Naturally, many women feel this.
The key to remember with
carbohydrates is that they aren't necessarily "bad" as long as the
portion sizes you eat stay under control and are timed correctly. In order for
carbohydrates to work most efficiently for you, it is essential that you take
them before and after your workouts. This is when your muscles will need energy
and will absorb it quickly!
So if you are in the mood for a
bagel go for it, but enjoy it right after you finish a weightlifting session as
described above.
Get Rid Of Your Fat Phobia.
One key thing that a lot of women
don't understand is that in order to lose fat, they have to eat fat. Women, in
particular, tend to do better with a high fat diet than men. It has to do with
your hormonal makeup and the way your body functions and responds to various
levels of macronutrients.
How many times had she looked on the
shelves for cookies just because they weren't greasy, then she thought they
would be a safe diet food? It was a terrible mistake.
When removing fat from products,
manufacturers often start adding more sugar to compensate for the taste. Latest
news. Does the extra sugar cause insulin levels to skyrocket and guess what
insulin is? The fat storage hormone. So what you need to do is try to minimize
the number of insulin spikes you create throughout the day while staying within
your total calorie budget. Do this and you will have your best defense against
hunger and fat gain.
Now guess which macronutrient has
the least effect on insulin levels? That's right, dietary fats.
So don't be afraid to consume fat in
your diet. It will help you cope with hunger and make your food tastier.
Ideally, your goal should be to get at least 25-30% of your calories from a
combination of healthy fats (fish oil is especially important).
Work Those Glutes.
Finally, the only part of the body
that most women say they want to improve is the buttocks. That curvy, sexy ass
is at the top of many gym goers' lists, and to achieve it you'll need to get
the right workouts right.
Focus on adding heavy lunges,
single-leg squats, tendon crunches, and butt squats to your routine. It's your
fast track to a big ass. You can do and get all the cardio you want, but
unfortunately all you can do is turn it into a smaller version of yourself. If
you want to change the way you look, you'll have to change the way you train.
So the next time you stop by one of
these blanket models and start dreaming about what it would be like to have
that body, make it a reality for yourself. Many women are able to make huge
improvements to their bodies if they simply stop using the training methods
they currently use and practice those that are much more in tune with their
goals.
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