WHAT WILL HAPPEN WHEN A WOMEN LIFTS HEAVY?

What will NOT happen when a woman starts lifting weights: grow a bushy beard and turn into a man.
What WILL happen when a woman starts lifting heavy weights:
1) Build muscle which will...
* Increase basal metabolic rate and metabolism of dietary intake.
* Increase insulin sensitivity. Studies have shown a correlation between increased lean mass and decreased risk of diabetes.
*Protect the joints and bones from injuries.
*Decrease recovery time if injury is sustained.
*Improve posture and quality of movement.
*Slow aging and contribute to strong bones and joints which in turn will reduce risk of fractures and osteoporosis.
* Decrease risk of cardiovascular diseases and obesity because of improved metabolic conditions
2) Make her physically strong and capable of lifting things she never thought possible...Also, opening jars? NBD. Lifting the kiddos? Not a problem. Making one trip into the house with the groceries? Got it.
3) Increase confidence as she discovers what her amazing body is capable of.
4) Develop a positive mind/body connection as she learns to engage muscles properly and feel the movement.
5) Take the focus off the scale. There is nothing wrong with having fat loss as a goal, but the constant pursuit of a number can become exhausting and make one feel like a slave to the scale. Getting stronger is motivating and feels great. Often times because of all the reasons listed above, fat loss is a side effect!
So, pick up some heavy weights and get lifting! ​