Strong People Stay Young, and (Relatively) Sane

Q. How often should I strength train if my goal is to burn fat?
A. 2 times per week would be great! As you build muscle tissue, which burns calories 24 hours a day, excess calories are less likely to be stored as fat!

Q. What if I don't want to bulk up? I just want to tone.
A. If it were that easy to bulk or get big nearly every guy in the gym would be huge. Women don't have the genetic potential to build large muscles due to hormonal differences. Adding muscle tissue to your body will actually make you smaller in the long run, because muscle takes us much less room on your body than fat does. The best goal for women is to weigh as much as you can in the smallest size.

Q. What are the benefits of strength training?
A. Strength training, if done correctly, can make some major changes to your body and mind! Actually, if you were only able to choose one type of workout, I would have you choose strength training over cardiovascular work. Here is what you can expect:

1. Increased metabolism
2. Increased strength and flexibility
3. Increased muscle tone
4. Reduced stress levels

A great way to approach strength training is with the Slow Speed Method available at mythoughtcoach.com, which is safe and extremely efficient. With your headphones on, I will coach you through every set as if I were right there with you!