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02/19/12
Whatever! Answer the Question, Will I Bulk up Picking up Heavier Weights?
Let’s look at some facts:
First of all women have about 15 – 20 times less testosterone than men do
which means they can never gain the muscle mass of men (short of juicing).
So when you lift heavy weight you aren’t able to gain a large amount of
mass. The toned or sculpted appearance comes because you are replacing the
fat that is covering a well-developed muscle.
Tons of research has proven that higher resistance with fewer reps does
not produce “bulk” and actually burns more calories and boosts metabolism
more than lower resistance with higher reps. In a
2010 New York Times article, science
writer Anahad O’Connor analyzed the data and concluded that producing
bulky muscles requires exceptionally high calorie consumption, much over
2000 a day. So it seems it always comes down to diet. High calorie intake
= bulk.
In my personal experience I have found that using heavier hand weights or
bands in class builds more lean muscle and boosts my metabolism so that my
body is continuing to burn calories long after I work out. My heart rate
is also increased with heavier weights along with HSM’s complex movement
so that I’m getting enough cardio within the hour. Efficiency is key.
Seriously, who has time to workout more than an hour a day?! We get it
done at HSM safely and efficiently with a challenging series of upper and
lower body combinations that keeps the body working to its edge and
producing long lean physiques!
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02/05/12
Health Tip: A Sweet Treat that Does Your Body Good
We like it dark and raw, when it comes to chocolate, that is. Raw, dark
chocolate contains the most free-radical fighting antioxidants, Vitamin C,
serotonin and phenethylamine, that sexy neurotransmitter that makes you
feel all warm, fuzzy and relaxed. So wrap some up for your Valentine in a
pretty heart shaped box and enjoy!
For more on why chocolate is best raw, please visit
Healthy Bitch Daily.
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