Is weight training bad for women?

[Kayleejones]

Hi. I am a 30-year old lady. I work-out every day. However, I only do cardio and avoid weights. I have heard that women should avoid weight training as it could cause too much muscle gain. I have seen female bodybuilders who look as muscular as men and it makes me scared to take up weights. Is weight training bad for women?

 

[SteveMobsterG]

No.

 

[stevesmi]

those women who look like men are taking PED's and/or have sensational genetics to build muscle

weight training builds muscle conditioning and strong bones. so it does have benefits for females even if you are just a weekend warrior

 

[torajyo]

Not really. I've seen women doing weight-training but they're not as bulky as female bodybuilders.

 

[P0N]

Weight training is great for women.

 

[Kayleejones]

Thank you so much guys for your response.

 

[RoySimpson]

It’s BS you wont look like a bodybuilder from lifting weights. It’s a very unrealistic expectation honestly.

 

[cbbram]

I seriously doubt you will gain too much muscle. It's not as easy as you think.

 

[RickRock13]

Hi. I am a 30-year old lady. I work-out every day. However, I only do cardio and avoid weights. I have heard that women should avoid weight training as it could cause too much muscle gain. I have seen female bodybuilders who look as muscular as men and it makes me scared to take up weights. Is weight training bad for women?

If it were only that easy to accidentally get too big.

 

[Kayleejones]

I seriously doubt you will gain too much muscle. It's not as easy as you think.

Finally, all my doubts about weight training are cleared now. I have started my workout in GYM without any fear in my mind.