5 Myths About Women & Lifting (And The Truth)

The gym industry has lied to women for decades. Let's clean up the worst five myths in one read.

1. 1. Myth: Weights make you bulky

   Women don't have the testosterone to bulk like men. You'll get strong, toned and confident.

2. 2. Myth: Cardio is the only way to lose fat

   Strength training preserves muscle in a deficit, which is what makes you look 'toned'.

3. 3. Myth: You should train differently from men

   Programming is the same. Recovery and cycle-aware tweaks help, but the lifts don't change.

4. 4. Myth: Lifting hurts your joints

   Done right, lifting protects joints by strengthening the muscles around them.

5. 5. Myth: It's too late to start

   First-time lifters in their 40s, 50s and 60s see some of the fastest gains. Start now.

Lift heavy, eat enough protein, sleep well. You'll look better at 50 than you did at 25.