Women Taking Up Space in the Gym: An Approachable Way to Build Strength
If you’re a woman who has ever wanted to lift heavier weights but felt unsure where to start or overwhelmed by the gym environment you’re not alone. Maybe you’ve walked into a gym and felt drawn to strength training, but the weight room felt intimidating or unfamiliar. Maybe you weren’t sure what weights to use, how heavy was “too heavy,” or whether you even belonged in that space yet. Or maybe every time you’ve joined a gym, the experience naturally guided you toward classes, yoga, spin, circuit-style workouts, while the free weights and machines felt separate, almost like a different world. None of that means you can't build strength. It just means the barrier to entry can feel bigger than it needs to be. The truth is: you’re allowed to take up space in the gym and getting started with strength training doesn’t have to be complicated or overwhelming. Why Strength Training Is Worth Learning Strength training two to three days per week plays a major role in long-term health. It hel...
