01/04/2026
To all the women out there, this is my 2026 goal for you🩷
There’s one powerful habit many women are missing across their lives — and it could dramatically lower the risk of injury, disease, and early decline: building muscle.
The research around resistance training is rock solid. We know it protects our bones, our metabolism, our hormones, and our independence as we age.
So why are so many women still avoiding it?
Because we’ve been sold a few long-standing myths.
Myth #1: “If I lift weights, I’ll get bulky.”
The reality? Muscle doesn’t just show up overnight. Building visible muscle takes years of consistent, intentional training — and a whole lot of effort. Most women struggle to build muscle, not avoid it.
Myth #2: “Strength training is hard on my body.”
Strength training actually adapts to your body. You don’t walk into a gym and press 100 pounds on day one. You meet yourself where you are — and aim to be just a little stronger than yesterday.
Myth #3: “Weights are for men. Cardio is for women.”
Studies have shown that for every woman in the free-weight area, there are more than two dozen men. That’s not biology — that’s culture.
Gym culture has been male-dominated for a long time. And it’s time we challenge that.
Because muscle isn’t masculine — it’s human.
Every body has muscles, and muscle is what keeps us strong, capable, and healthy for life.
So here’s the invitation:
Pick up the weights.
Lift with confidence.
Lift a little heavier than you think you should.
I know I specifically wrote this in regards to women, but let’s be real. It’s for everyone.
Your future body will thank you. 💪
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