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Girls weight trainining = bulky muscles?

mriker Posts: 6 Joined: 2004/07/30	2004/08/02, 10:28 PM Now before anyone accuses me of not doing my homework, I've read a lot about the subject, including the forums here at FT. However, my girlfriend is afraid to strength train, because when she used to go to Curves, she says her arms got a bit bigger (which is surprising to me, as I wouldn't have thought they'd be doing any remotely serious strength training there). She spoke with an employee at Curves about it, who suggested she did less arm exercises to avoid bulking up further. Now, I'm pretty sure this was some lousy advice, but my girlfriend is concerned that the same thing will happen again. Is it likely just a case of some minor, temporary bulking up, which will go away once she starts losing fat?
	2004/08/02, 10:43 PM Most women can't bulk easily. More than likely she built a little muscle and pushed the overlaying fatty cells out a little on her arms. With continued exercise and a good diet her arms will lean out. -------------- Waterskis with buffalos Charlie
Carivan Posts: 8,542 Joined: 2002/01/20	2004/08/02, 10:53 PM Can't agree more with Charlie's comment! Tell her to continue! -------------- "A will finds a way, failure is not an option" Ivan carivan@freetrainers.com Montreal Canada
	2004/08/02, 10:56 PM Check's in da mail Ivan.:big_smile: -------------- Waterskis with buffalos Charlie
Damselfly Posts: 128 Joined: 2004/06/27	2004/08/02, 11:40 PM Bingo! Heck after a great leg workout my thigh measurement goes up but after the muscle depumps it goes back down. Tell her not to fear the weights :) ============ Quoting from mriker: ...... Is it likely just a case of some minor, temporary bulking up, which will go away once she starts losing fat? ============= -------------- Damselfly Whoever said that sunshine brings happiness never danced in the rain. \"unknown\"
the_cupcake Posts: 348 Joined: 2004/06/16	2004/08/03, 02:11 PM yep. they're all right. I have this really freaky characteristic...my arms are like the weakest part of me , but when I work it with just the littlest weight, the growth on the muscle is just crazy. I used to think I have a guy's arms. Damsel is right though, when the muscle gets back from being sore, it leans out. oh and make sure she stretches a lot after doing the exercises, helps makes the muscles look more lengthy and supple. besides, muscles are sexy. -------------- The best victories are won not by adversity and brute force. Learn the enemy and overcome it. Now for the love of god...put the donut...DOWN!!! -cupcake-
hecdarec Posts: 2,457 Joined: 2003/12/16	2004/08/03, 02:14 PM Curves has been known to turn women into amazons. -------------- This message has been approved by the moderators. If you have a problem with it please contact Asimmer.
mriker Posts: 6 Joined: 2004/07/30	2004/08/03, 03:44 PM It's just that the size of her arms really bother her (due to fat, not muscle), so she's not too hot on the idea of them looking even bigger. I've passed along these comments to her, though, and I think they'll probably change her mind for the better. Thanks everyone! :) P.S. herc, are you just being sarcastic, or do find that women who go to Curves actually bulk up more? My impression of Curves is that it's very light weight training and moderate cardio.
davisp Posts: 313 Joined: 2002/10/26	2004/08/03, 03:49 PM More than likely he's just being sarcastic mriker :big_smile:. If not, I'd be :surprised: surprised. -------------- Seeking out motivation does not motivate you to seek out results. - Paul Post mark - PaulsMark - Post mark