Will Strength Training Make Me Bulky?

from Bent On Better · host Bent On Better

The Bent On Better Podcast is the podcast where we fulfill our mission as fitness professionals in helping people improve their lives and become one percent better everyday. As weight lifting gained popularity, so is the fear of many women that lifting a piece of kettlebell will make them look bulky or “Arnold-ish” (but hey, women with muscles look good too!). In this episode, Matt and Nick get direct with addressing this fitness myth and finally give light to the many other factors involved to become a well-built adult. #bentonbetter #fitnessjourney #fitnesstips #fitness #fitnessmotivation #fitnessgoals Bent On Better is a small group personal training gym in West Chester, PA where we help you lose weight, gain more energy, get stronger, happier, and healthier. Want more info, or ready to get started? Click here: https://bit.ly/35zhRFI Or email me at [email protected] Connect anywhere: Instagram: http://instagram.com/bentonbetter Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/bentonbetter Site: http://www.bentonbetter.com The Bent On Better Podcast: https://goo.gl/C4dwqp The Better Fitness Proof Podcast: https://spoti.fi/3FG0Afq Bent On Better / How-to / Fitness / Health Timestamps: 00:00 - Intro 01:45 - Bringing back the Bent On Better Podcast 02:10 - Why the name Bent On Better 03:17 - 1% better everyday 04:51 - The short answer to the question 07:47 - Matt’s story (shorter version) 11:26 - Intentions and habits 12:30 - When do you actually gain weight? 16:36 - What happens if your body don’t have energy? 19:32 - The body knowing how to adapt 22:20 - On muscles and calories 25:02 - Strength training and women 28:54 - What’s wrong with 6 week program(s)? 29:38 - About lean body mass 31:30 - Getting the right nutrition 32:11 - The need to inform your doctor that you’re working out 34:00 - Why are electrolytes are important? 38:20 - Bent On Better’s prehab approach to fitness 40:30 - What to prepare for a morning workout? 42:43 - “Stop running.” 44:13 - How to get rid of body fat and improve lean body mass? 44:47 - Being patient with your progress 45:11 - Strength training as the foundation 47:00 - Morning routine checklist 49:50 - Taking some time off 50:00 - The importance of communicating with your coach 52:30 - Wrapping it all up