MythBuster: Strength Training Bulks Women Up

Myth: Strength training will cause a women’s muscle to bulk up.

Fact: For muscles to become large, they require certain hormones, namely, testosterone. Women fear that they will develop an overly masculine, muscular physique if they lift weights. But the truth is that since women’s testosterone levels are much lower than men’s, they don’t have the necessary amount of hormones needed to develop bulky muscles. In fact, even men struggle to gain huge muscles (and for that reason, some turn to steroids or other drugs to help build muscles).

The truth is that there are numerous benefits to strength training:

• Increases metabolism, so you’ll be burning more calories


• Increases strength


• Decreases risk of osteoporosis


• Muscles take up less room than fat, so you’ll lose inches, slim down, and tone up

Conclusion: MYTH BUSTED!