Strength Training Myths

Step into any gym across America, and you’ll notice two types of women:

Those who embrace strength training and those held back by outdated myths about lifting weights.

The difference in their results is remarkable.

It’s time to uncover the truth behind the myths I see holding women back daily.

Here are three persistent misconceptions about strength training that keep many women from feeling confident and secure in their bodies:

Myth #1: “Lifting heavy weights will make me bulky.”

The truth is far from it. Your unique hormonal makeup as a woman makes “bulking up” nearly impossible without deliberate effort.

Instead, strength training helps you build lean, defined muscle that enhances your confidence, supports long-term health, and makes you feel amazing in your favorite clothes.

Myth #2: “Cardio is the best way to lose fat.”

Science tells a different story. Resistance training helps preserve muscle during fat loss and accelerates fat loss when paired with proper protein intake.

Research has found that combining resistance training with adequate protein led to 95% fat loss and only 5% muscle loss—a true game-changer for women.

Myth #3: “I’m too old to start strength training.”

It’s never too late. Take Leanne, a client who started strength training at 63. Within her first month, she gained 3 pounds of muscle and felt stronger than in decades. Strength training builds resilience, no matter your age.

Strength training isn’t just an option—it’s your birthright as a woman.

Your skeletal muscle is the largest organ in your body, and you have the power to make it stronger at any stage of life.

You are far more capable than you realize.

When you’re ready to start your strength training journey, I’m here to guide you.