Introduction: Finding Our Way and Why We Need Strength

Question 1

Lean tissue

Answer 1

Comprised of many parts, including organs and bones. Includes muscles, tendons, and ligaments.

Question 2

Muscle

Answer 2

Is an active tissue, unlike fat.

Question 3

Average weight training session

Answer 3

Burning about 300-500 calories an hour

Question 4

Why are women hesitant to work out?

Answer 4

They don’t feel enough support at the gym, don’t feel comfortable, don’t want to look muscular as it appears “unfeminine”

Question 5

Why is it important to encourage women to do strength-building exercises?

Answer 5

• It is not just about sculpting the body but how we can use our bodies as a way to summon the strength in ourselves.
• It’s to help bring ourselves back up when we work.
• Also, stronger muscles –> sped up metabolisms –> keeps body fat down
• Decreases our risk of contracting health problems such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer

Question 6

What are the three key elements to getting and staying strong and lean?

Answer 6

1) Muscular strength
2) Aerobic exercise
3) Steady eating habits with low-fat foods

Question 7

What are some other benefits of strength training and other types of exercise?

Answer 7

• Relieving stress
• Improving endurance, reduce fatigue
• Lowering blood pressure
• Easing symtpoms of PMS, reduce cramps and length of menstrual cycle
• Promoting lower levels of total cholesterol, prevening heart disease
• Possibly preventing cancer
• Improving self-image and self-esteem
• Providing greater mental focusing skills
• Heightening the sensitivity to our bodies’ needs
• Giving us greater peace of mind and ability to relax