“Lifting weights makes you bulky”

“NO”

One of my absolute favorite ways to get active is strength training! Combined with a calorie deficit, can aid in weight loss, or a calorie surplus, to put on muscle.

Strength training involves strengthening and toning your muscles by contracting them against a resisting force. It can be broken down into two types.

Isometric resistance is to contract a muscle against a nonmoving object, for example a push up. Isotonic strength training which involves contracting your muscles, such as weight lifting.

Strength training can help boost your metabolism and keep some winter fluff off (cause I see you eyeing those cookies). When you are done working out your body will continue to burn calories in your “resting state” in a process called “excess post-excess oxygen consumption”.

It can also improve balance, coordination, and posture.

With my own personal experience, I have found I get my best results when I make strength a priority. During the summer, when all my sports are on offseason, I train about 4-6 times a week.(during the year it’s about 2-4) sometimes the number on the scale may go up,but I can see and feel the results. Strength also helps me a ton for cheer. Some people may argue it makes you too big and bulky, but you depending on what you eat you can control that.

My favorite aspect of strength is that there is always more to work for such as a heavier weight or more reps.

And ladies there is nothing better then lifting more than the boys 😉

https://www.everydayhealth.com/fitness/add-strength-training-to-your-workout.aspx