Training Females

[iggy]

I realize the female body differs entirely from the male body.

I have a couple of friends (female) who want to cut down and get

toned. what would be the best exercises to have them do?

would leg press and squats be too hard? what do you have your

female clients who just want to "cut down" do?

thanks guys!

 

[mattu3743]

no diff bro, train the same, prob not as heavy because they prob just want to cut body fat and tone

 

[mattu3743]

try 1/2 body weight and 1/2 weighted execises, and make them do there cardio

 

[Landospike]

Start with some of the more "female oriented" exercises to help get them excited about training. Introducing the biggest, scariest machines in the club may turn them away from the prospect of continuation. Try exercises that incorporate the flexball or light dummbells first.

 

[Kacey]

Lunges are very popular with the women I see at the gym, and so are any sort of ab machine. I've noticed they like less free weights, and more machines. So, find the equivalent of say, a bench press that's a machine. But, there of course is an exception or two to that, and landospike said it. They seem to love things like flexballs, dumbells, and things like that. I think that the bench press, intimidates them, and so does the type of leg press that you have to actually pick up the weight and slide on. I'm no expert, but this is what I notice women do every day when I go to the gym.

 

[ironwings]

I'm sorry iggy but I have to disagree with all the posts.

First, does she want to look like someone on the red carpet or an athlete? Post her stats and what her nutrition is like and I'll be glad to help.

And no, leg presses and squats are not too hard - for anyone.

Please don't watch the ladies in the gym - unless they are a figure competitor. You may see some that appear to be slim lifting pink dumbbells but I promise there is skinny fat under there or they have GREAT genes. Let's look good naked, right?

 

[EZ_E]

i'm sorry iggy but i have to disagree with all the posts.

First, does she want to look like someone on the red carpet or an athlete? post her stats and what her nutrition is like and i'll be glad to help.

And no, leg presses and squats are not too hard - for anyone.

Please don't watch the ladies in the gym - unless they are a figure competitor. You may see some that appear to be slim lifting pink dumbbells but i promise there is skinny fat under there or they have great genes. let's look good naked, right?

Yes!

 

[Pure Pilates]

Ladies love Pilates...

 

[iggy]

5'4 125lbs not sure about bf%.

she wants to cut down and strip away the fat. she doesnt want super hulk abs but she wants them to show a little.

shes 19. she doesn't eat much at all. drinks a lot of water. (and alcohol, lol). but when she does eat she eats cereal in the mourning, a lot

of ramen noodles usually, drinks milk a lot, eats out for dinner 4-5 times a week since shes in a sorority. she does alot of cardio.

 

[ironwings]

She is going to have to lift to strip away fat. Sounds like she needs a major overhaul in nutrition. For example, if she ever wants to see her abs the alcohol must go. The processed carbs too. Her weight is perfect for her height - ideally she would gain muscles and lose fat - and probably stay about the same weight but not size. Make sense?

Is she willing to hit the gym? We'd love to have her post here so we could help!