Debunking women workout myths

Using weights is actually good for women. - AZLINA ABDULLAH/The Star

> Myth #1: Weights are only for men. When you incorporate weight training into your cardio workouts, you get more results. So don’t be afraid to lift those dumb bells.

Many women avoid lifting weights because they don’t want to be bulky like men. But lifting weights enables women to sculpt and shape their dream bodies. Lifting weights increases the mass and density of a muscle, which gives it its shape. In addition, women cannot naturally produce as much testosterone as men do, therefore it is impossible for a woman to gain huge muscles by simply lifting weights.