Is Strength Training Really Necessary? I don't want bulky muscles!

What's the big deal...should your workouts include lifting weights?

My overwhelming response would be YES! And if you're a woman, it's a YES YES!

Daily function activities (DFA) are the activities we do to live our lives. We get up out of bed. We sit down and stand up from the kitchen table. We bend over to tie our shoes. You may not be training for a specific Olympic sport but if you want to continue to do your DFA, you must include strength training in your workouts NOW.

Building strong muscles doesn't just give you bigger muscles (and if you're a woman, you WON'T get bulky!) but it keeps your joints healthy, your bones strong, and helps maintain good posture and balance along with mobility.

I'm all for being independent for as long as I live. Who's with me?

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YOUR WORKOUT

Check out the Basic Strength Workout on my YouTube channel.

Beginners: Light dumbbells

Remember: Start slow and add light dumbbells (3-5lb dumbbells) is perfect for beginners.

YOUR WORKOUT PLAN

If you're looking for a full workout plan with each week, check out Week of Workouts.

So glad you're hear and can't wait to get stronger with you, friend. You got this!

-Nichole | Simplified Fit