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Saturday, September 12, 2009

Bodybuilding Resources

By Julian Bodley

Hey girls, we've all heard the rumour that bodybuilding fitness is unfeminine. That's just so wrong! Let's do some myth busting about lifting weights and getting ripped.

Myth #1: Lifting weights is for guys

Imagine yourself lifting weights and you might have visions of the Incredible Hulk running through your mind. Women simply don't have enough testosterone, the male hormone which helps develops large muscles. You could lift weights all day, every day and never, ever have huge thighs. You'll be ripped, sexy and sensational. But never manly, unless you gulp down testosterone supplements.

Myth #2: Bodybuilding eating programs will make me fat

The more you work out, the more energy you use, the more food you must eat to maintain your strength. Sure, you should eat as often as 6 or 7 times a day. But keep those meals small and smart. Chicken or fish, veggies and fruits with whole grains and a few protein shakes. Unlike cake, donuts and chips, which are full of empty calories, small, smart meals will help make you lean.

Myth # 3: Drinking water will make me bloated

If you drink the recommended 16 to 20 ounces of water a day, it's NOT going to stay in your body, causing you to swell up like a beached whale. The more water you drink, the more extra water and toxins will be flushed out of your body. Your muscles need to be hydrated, so drink away.

Myth #4: People will think I look stupid

Do you think you have to be blonde and buff to enter a gym? Yes, it's part of human nature to judge people, but they'll do so in the store, the beauty salon and the workplace. People working out at the gym are too busy concentrating on their own fitness goals to notice you.

Myth #5: Exercise turns fat into muscle so I won't get smaller

Muscle is comprised of amino acids. Fat is made of mainly triglycerides. When you work out, fat is burned off and converted into energy. So don't worry about bulking up when you work out. You'll slim down, tone up and enjoy new found strength and confidence. - 17273

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