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rachweb80 · 04-21-2009, 01:06 PM

I have been training ladies for 10+ years. 95% of ladies want the same thing. Same body type. Long and lean body. Some may want a little more definition in the arms etc, but I have yet to run across a lady that wants to bulk up.

WOMEN WILL BULK UP IF YOU USE TOO MUCH WEIGHT.

I tend to use weights 5# up to 15# depending on the exercise. I use circuit formats. Usually 3 circuits with 3-7 exercises in a circuit. Circuits are repeated 2-3 times. I usually have them strength train three days per week. One day will be a little heavier and lower reps, another day will be lighter and higher reps with lots of stuff to keep the heart rate up (like reverse lunges with a kick, etc) The third day I will do lots of the "forgotten" parts in combo with a regular weight day. Just one day a little "heavy". This type of training tends to build a long, lean athletic build.

I use very little weight for the lower body exercises. I like tools such as mini bands and sliders. My absolute favorite tool for the lower body and abs is the Valslide. This little piece of equipment is awesome. I used to use the slide board for a lot of the exercises.

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rachweb80 Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 2	Trainin the ladies I have been training ladies for 10+ years. 95% of ladies want the same thing. Same body type. Long and lean body. Some may want a little more definition in the arms etc, but I have yet to run across a lady that wants to bulk up. WOMEN WILL BULK UP IF YOU USE TOO MUCH WEIGHT. I tend to use weights 5# up to 15# depending on the exercise. I use circuit formats. Usually 3 circuits with 3-7 exercises in a circuit. Circuits are repeated 2-3 times. I usually have them strength train three days per week. One day will be a little heavier and lower reps, another day will be lighter and higher reps with lots of stuff to keep the heart rate up (like reverse lunges with a kick, etc) The third day I will do lots of the "forgotten" parts in combo with a regular weight day. Just one day a little "heavy". This type of training tends to build a long, lean athletic build. I use very little weight for the lower body exercises. I like tools such as mini bands and sliders. My absolute favorite tool for the lower body and abs is the Valslide. This little piece of equipment is awesome. I used to use the slide board for a lot of the exercises.