The idea of incorporating strength training into daily exercise can seem intimidating to people. There are quite a few common misconceptions about what, exactly strength training is.

 ** I don’t want to get bulky.

** I have injuries so I shouldn’t lift weights.

** Cardio is the best exercise 

Some of these statements are outright false, but others just don’t capture what strength training is all about. All of these misconceptions can unfortunately keep women from realizing how beneficial strength training can be. 

Definition: Strength training uses resistance to build muscle strength, increase endurance, and maintain flexibility.

We are so convinced of this fact that we want to spend some time laying out clear reasons why you should be strength training.