Key takeaways
The information age provides us with a double-edged sword â unlimited access to unfiltered information 24/7. Fitness myths perpetuate societal norms of what men are âexpectedâ to be and want. Fitness myths take advantage of these societal expectations to tap into the emotions of men and draw them in. While some fitness myths…
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Key takeaways
The information age provides us with a double-edged sword â unlimited access to unfiltered information 24/7. Fitness myths perpetuate societal norms of what women are âexpectedâ to be and want. Fitness myths take advantage of these societal expectations to tap into womenâs emotions and draw them in. While some fitness myths start harmlessly,…
Contrary to popular belief, women do not get bulky from lifting heavy weights.
From a physiological perspective: women simply donât have the levels of testosterone required to build serious muscle and make them look masculine, through training alone.
You only have to look at the thousands of female clients at Ultimate Performance who have used weight training…
Our chest muscles contribute towards the execution of many of our upper body movements.
However, in our experience at U.P., many women are concerned that chest pressing will result in looking âbulkyâ. With lots of women tending to lean towards focusing on their legs and abs, upper body workouts can often be forgotten.
A chest…
Creatine is one of the most extensively studied nutritional supplements in the world.
But despite a body of proven research, it is still surrounded by many myths that have put people off using it, especially women.
Myths such as:
Is it illegal? Can it increase weight gain? Will using it cause water retention? Can…
Women are often concerned about weight gain when they start taking hormonal birth control. But we looked at the science to separate fact and fiction when it comes to weight gain related to the pill.
The use of hormonal birth control is common among women worldwide, but not only to prevent unwanted pregnancy; many…
Androgens are a group of natural or synthetic steroid hormones that primarily influence the growth and maintenance of masculine characteristics.
Androgens, such as testosterone, are vital to the normal functioning of the reproductive system, lean muscle growth, bone strength and emotional and cognitive functioning. They are often referred to as âmale hormonesâ but are…
Are you storing fat around your waist, hips and thighs? Do you feel conscious of your man boobs or maybe even cellulite? Have you been suffering from a lack of libido and reduced performance?
If this sounds familiar, it could be an indication that you are experiencing what is known as "estrogen dominance."
High estrogen…
How do you know if your testosterone levels are low as a man?
Storing more body fat on your hips and legs, experiencing low sex drive, noticing hair loss around the face and body, as well as developing man books can all be potential signs of a hormone imbalance.
So if youâre a man and…
Men are less likely to address and seek help for mental health issues â research shows that women seek help from professionals regarding mental health at around double the rate.
These stats show that men are underdiagnosed regarding mental health and are not as frequently treated. This can lead to men resorting to coping…