The Endocrinology of Muscle Growth
Many women avoid lifting heavy weights out of fear of getting bulky. Biologically, building bulky muscle requires high levels of testosterone, which women do not naturally produce in large quantities. Resistance training simply creates dense, toned muscle fibers.
Why Muscle Boosts Fat Loss
Muscle tissue is highly active metabolically. Every pound of muscle you build burns additional calories even when you are sitting or sleeping, accelerating fat loss naturally.
