Short, intense reps of heavy weights are typically what anyone – man or woman – uses to “get big”.
How big or “bulked up” you will get depends on:
Women tend to get less big than men because they don’t produce enough testosterone, and because their bodies don’t have as much muscle mass. However, if a woman wants to, she can get relatively “bulked up” by lifting heavy and intensely.
To get lean and strong, you can still lift weights. Going moderately heavy and medium rep ranges (8 – 15 reps) will build muscle on anyone. The intensity at which you lift and the time under tension (TUT) are what help determine whether you will “bulk up” or just be muscular, but lean.
Tom McAleese is a Can-Fit Pro certified personal trainer since 2009 and Transportation Technology teacher since 1997. He is now the owner and operator of Diamond Fitness Personal Training in Simcoe, Ontario. Tom can be reached at: 519-410-2713 or diamondfitness@live.com
Tom is a Can-Fit Pro Certified Personal Trainer. His life is dedicated to fitness and all aspects of a healthy lifestyle. At 47 years of age, he has many years of experience in reaching personal performance goals. As a client, he will assist you in reaching your maximum potential!
Tom is specializing in the following personal training:
weight loss
strength training
sports conditioning
cardio fitness
one-on-one or small group sessions in a private gym studio workout programs based on your home setup for long distance clients outdoor and swim workouts available (seasonal)
Certified in:
Current Trends in Performance Nutrition
Supplementation for Training or Performance
Advanced Strength Training
