MELANISTIC FITNESS:

WOMEN’S WEIGHTLIFTING

BY SHAUNA MCFARLAND

There is an array of fitness options available to women, but one often overlooked is conventional weight-training. Lifting weights carries a multitude of benefits yet the fear of looking manly or like a hardened body builder has many women avoiding the weight room. Additionally, feeling unsure of where to start in contrast to the seasoned gym-goers can generate insecurities. It may look difficult but, women have the capacity to lift, improve their strength and muscle mass, and transform their bodies.

Weight-training is super-efficient in redefining your body composition. You will simultaneously drop unwanted fat, increase metabolism, and add lean muscle to those newly de-fluffed areas. There are also immeasurable health benefits. Weighttraining decreases the risk of osteoporosis by strengthening bones and joints, and increases bone density and muscle mass, all exceptionally important to women as we grow older. It can also reduce and stabilize problems with cholesterol and lower blood sugar levels. Sleep quality will improve, reducing stress and anxiety and allowing greater opportunity for rest, recovery, and growth from training. Find YOUR starting point, trust the process, and push yourself, one rep at a time. You’ll feel stronger, more confident and empowered.