How do I train my girlfriend?

[TEXgrl]

Come on, you don't believe that "toning" stuff do you? If she does, you have to disabuse her of that notion, FORTHWITH.

i was waiting for someone to say that! theres a girl at my gym who only does the cardio classes and pilates. she's afraid of getting bulky. i keep trying to tell her she needs to add weight training, but it always falls on deaf ears

 

[Gladiola]

A quality choke chain and a little perseverance.

I like your sense of humor.

 

[Gladiola]

you might try a visit with a nutritionist

I don't trust nutritionists. My lifting coach has a nutritionist set up his diet - he e-mailed it to me & it's half protein shakes & doesn't include veggies. I surely hope he merely neglected to type up the veggies, rather than that genuinely reflecting what he eats!

Anyways - a GREAT article to totally eradicate the "I don't wanna get big" bullsh* is http://ideafit.com/ftwomen.htm (it's actually pasted as a sticky on this board - but it's good to send the link to people who want to read it).

If she STILL thinks she can get big - bet her that she can't. She'll lose the bet, but win in that she'll get a nice hard body.

 

[Arioch]

My food eats veggies, so I am getting vegetables once removed.

Does that count?

 

[Gladiola]

I like your rationalization there, Arioch, but unfortunately the fiber doesn't transfer from veggie to cow to the Lord of Chaos.

However, I'm sure you manage to keep things moving through your colon by sheer force of will & thus don't need the fiber.

 

[Arioch]

Self discipline is the key to success.