Won’t I Look Bulky? Weight-Lifting Myths for Women Busted

Women who wonder if weightlifting could make them look like body builders can rest easy. They will not. Bestselling author, Tik Tok and Instagram influencer Beth Linder-Moss describes the numerous benefits and some of the misconceptions about weightlifting and strength training as part of an overall fitness regimen on her syndicated podcast. The Beth Linder-Moss Podcast can be heard on Soundcloud, ApplePodcasts, Boomplay, LibSyn, Soundcloud, Deezer, PlayerFM, ivoox, Bullhorn, Spotify, iHeart, and her website at https://bethlinder-moss.com.

Will It Make Me Look Like a Body Builder?

Beth discusses how strength and weight training contribute to weight loss, fitness, and a healthy lifestyle. She addresses some myths about weight training and has practical advice in place of bad information. For example, does muscle weigh more than fat? “A pound is a pound whether it is fat or muscle,” Beth told her listeners. A few other examples of how weight training benefits those who participate are:

1. Will weight training for women make them bulky like body builders? According to Beth, “when we do strength training, what we’re doing is increasing the functional ability of our muscles. And that doesn’t necessarily increase the size of those muscles.” To build larger muscles, “lift really, really heavy weights until you can’t go much further,” she said. “This is known as “going to failure.”
2. What should we eat to develop more muscle? Beth suggests more protein to help fuel muscle development. “Sources of protein include eggs, nuts, lean meat, fish and chicken.”
3. Does strength training contribute to an overall weight loss program? According to Beth, “you definitely need to incorporate weight training into your weekly routine because there’s so many benefits to strength training.” Some of these benefits include reduced body fat. “The more muscle you have, you actually burn calories more efficiently throughout the whole day,” Beth allowed.

About Beth Linder-Moss                                                                                                          

Beth Linder-Moss got interested in health and fitness at the age of 16 after her father had his first heart attack. After this devastating event, she and the other members of her family changed their eating and exercise habits for the better.

Today she is a much sought-after speaker, press interview and teacher. Her latest book is ‘Think Healthy Be Healthy’ and is available where books are sold. Her website is https://bethlinder-moss.com.