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Originally Posted by rachweb80
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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I dig the long, lean aesthetic build, as opposed to the short, bulky and unaesthetic build that I've been working on, but hey, what do you do when you outgrow the 15 lb weights?
p.s. I cannot believe I missed days of this discussion...