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Stupid Shit Men Say: “You Look Like A Man”
“Women are free to look however they please and prioritize their health and fitness goals over your approval!”
Women do an amazing job of convincing themselves that they should never pursue any form of resistance training for fear that they will look manly, get bulky, or never, ever fit into their favorite jeans again. Thankfully there are many trainers and athletes out there who are dismantling these claims, with both men and women encouraging ladies to pick up something heavy on a regular basis for the sake of their physical and mental health.
Our bodies require enough muscle to combat a host of issues that can arise the older we get, and I am happy that more and more women are getting over their intimidation of walking over to the free weights section of their gym. On a personal level, strength training three times a week has got to be one of the most rewarding things I’ve ever done. I feel better, I look better, and with each plate I add to my barbell every week I am putting a down payment on being as independent for as long as I can. Because you know, I am a single woman destined to die alone as the men-folk say! Ha!
Unfortunately, there are some men who have made it their mission to discourage women from doing any form of resistance training by slithering their creepy faceless profiles with fake names over to any…
