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Nick Clipton
Copyright (c) 2010 Nick Clipton More and more women want to get involved in muscle building but not the kind that would give Mangus ver Magnusson a run for his money. Women like to look strong, but not like a feminine version of a guy! In weights training terms, it's called "toning" and involves defining the muscles only to a certain point. It's also recommended and recognized as a better way of losing weight and getting fit as compared to going on another fad diet that will just destroy the metabolism in the long run. Having a trainer look over your work will also ensure that you don't overdo any part of the training or fall into a dangerous habit or rut, as with other unsupervised sports. It has recently been recognized that men and women train in different ways, not because a female is weaker, but because they are physiologically and psychologically different. So, methods, programs, and even motivations are different for both. Trainers especially need to put in mind the hormonal and chemical fluctuations that are normal for women but unnatural for men. This is especially important when nutritional supplements are being considered for women. If the wrong sort is taken, then what would result would be an excess production of hair in the wrong places, an overly large yet unsymmetrical muscular body, and a marked physical change. Supplements like creatine have been marketed to the female body builders because of its natural occurrence in the body and its use in supplying needed and extra energy to muscle and nerve cells. However, an excess amount of creatine in the body can definitely create side-effects. Upset stomachs, cramps, nausea, and dehydration are some of the milder side-effects of this "natural supplement." Creatine uses water from the cells and that could also cause cellular dehydration, making the cells absorb more water, resulting in bloating and a mistaken obesity. Remember thought that supplements only work in conjunction with whatever healthy food you are already taking. You need to strengthen your foundation with the right types of carbohydrates, a lean and healthy protein, and most importantly, a healthy type of fat source. If you are taking in junk, you're not building muscle, you're bulking up fat. Whatever supplements and vitamins you decide to take, remember that none of them are a substitute for the basics of a well-balanced, healthy diet, plenty of rest, and a well-managed workout.
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