Men and Women: The Battle Of The Workouts |

Men and Women: The Battle Of The Workouts

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This just goes back to the old saying “Men Are From Mars Women Are From Venus” and if we are from these two different planets should men and women be working out differently?

If you walked into a gym what do you see? Chances are you will see most of the women up on the treadmills walking or running like a hamster on a wheel and most of the guys acting like they are big and tough by grunting through split workout routines… I am sure you’ve heard them, “Today’s a chest and back day, Man!”

Of the two, who is better off? When it comes to fitness training for women , neither group is right . Our bodies are extremely different and what we each think is "fun" is just as different… and to have a workout you stick to you have to like it so that means our workouts have to be different.

If you thought the treadmill was going to help you, unfortunately you're wrong … in fact, treadmill workouts are boring and they leave lots of room for eventual plateaus . You will burn calories, some fat but you also burn your muscle, and you won't tone your entire body and hit your goals . Your body gets used to workouts quickly and since you can only run so fast you have to keep adding distance upon distance until you’re spending way too much time running no where.

So the answer? Cardio meets strength training. Women’s fitness should definitely include strength training, just no grunting or split routines. Total body will help you burn more calories, burn more fat and get better results faster.

There are two great options, a standard weight training workouts but where the weight is light enough where you can do 12-15 reps (but no more) or do circuit workouts! Circuits rock, most often they are 6-8 exercises, performed back to back with little or no rest.

Once you finish the entire circuit enjoy a short break before doing the circuit 1 or more extra times!

Circuits are never boring because it progresses so quickly you can get your workout done in no time at all and feel as if you just worked out forever.

So do you need a new workout? Chances are yes… but don’t ask the big muscle guy at the gym for help .