Great Googlie Wooglie wrote:Hi everyone. I spend a lot of time browsing the forum off and on, usually when I'm looking for motivation.
I'm 31, I've had a Concept 2 for about 2 years. I really enjoy the workouts as a supplement to cycling (my main exercise) and the elliptical (my at-home cardio machine).
I've searched with no luck - I was hoping someone could point me toward a thread about building large muscle, or rather, how not to do so. I tend to bulk up quickly and though I love the strength, the arm size isn't very ladylike. Has this been discussed?
Thanks, and I look forward to participating in the group!
Welcome GGW,
How to not build muscle? Don't train with heavy weights.
Do high reps with light weights or back off training a body part you feel is too big (or train other areas harder to gain balance).
In general it is very difficult for women to build muscle mass.
Women have a higher percentage of body fat, we have different predominant hormones, slower metabolisms and smaller bones. All these factors make it much more difficult for women to gain muscle mass. For most women it takes a heck of alot of very hard work and effort to build muscle mass (naturally, without steroids).
If you happen to be one of the few who are genetically gifted and are able to easily build muscle, IMO, rejoice, and thank your lucky stars.
I think having a fit, muscular body is incredibly sexy (in both men and women). I've never been considered or treated unladylike for having well developed muscles, rather the contrary.
You can start a new thread on the topic.
My b-day is on Tuesday also, though I will be 43.
