Light Weights Have Their Place But Not Forever
If you’re new to resistance training, light weights are not the enemy. In fact, they’re often exactly where you should start. They help you: Learn technique Build confidence Develop coordination Understand how an exercise should feel This phase matters. But here’s the part many women never hear: Light weights are a starting point, not a permanent strategy. Your Body Adapts Quickly The human body is very efficient. If you continue lifting the same light weight week after week, your body has no reason to change. No new stimulus = no new adaptation. And adaptation is the whole point. Muscle, bone density, tendon strength, and metabolic health all improve when you give your body a reason to respond. If you have a physique goal this is even more important, you can't change a body that never gets enough stimulus to grow and change. Strength Requires Challenge Strength is built when your muscles are asked to do something slightly harder than they’re used to. That doesn’t mean: Throwing fo...
