Why Women Need to Lift Weights: The Myth-Busting Truth From Dr. Fit & Fabulous
If you’ve ever stepped foot in a gym, you’ve probably noticed two things:
- The free-weight section looks like a men’s dorm room, and
- Most women are sprinting toward treadmills like it’s their full-time job.
But according to OBGYN and TED Talk speaker Dr. Jamie Seeman (a.k.a. Dr. Fit & Fabulous), this “weights are for men, cardio is for women” myth is not just outdated—it’s preventing women from experiencing one of the most powerful tools for lifelong health: building muscle.
And no, this isn’t about getting abs, a bikini body, or turning into the Hulk. This is about your health, your longevity, and your quality of life.
Let’s break it down—Nacho Fitness Coach style.
⭐ First, the News: We Made Downloadable Fitness Guides
Before we dive in, yes—we did a thing.
A good thing.
A shockingly organized thing.
Introducing the new Nacho Fitness Coach downloadable guides—a blend of fitness, humor, and beautifully chaotic honesty.
Inside, you’ll find:
- The Crap Fitness Told You (myth-busting for real people)
- Quit Being a Little B*tch (a 30-day habit challenge)
- Workouts That Don’t Suck (fast, doable, misery-free workouts)
- Feed Yourself, Dammit (a simple meal plan for busy humans)
Plus bundles like The Half-Ass Option, BS-Free Basics, and Everything You Need Except Willpower.
Find them at nachofitnesscoach.com. Download, print, tape to your fridge, or let them collect digital dust—we don’t judge.
🎉 The Real Topic: Birthdays, Gift Stress, and… Muscle?
After a brief detour into “Stuff I Don’t Give a Sh*t About” (spoiler: birthdays), the episode dives into something far more important:
Why Aren’t More Women Lifting Weights?
Dr. Seeman argues that one of the biggest missed health opportunities for women is strength training—and the data strongly supports it. Women who lift weights experience:
- Lower risk of early death
- Better metabolic health
- Stronger bones
- Better aging outcomes
- More independence later in life
But three big myths keep women out of the weight room.
🚫 MYTH #1: “If I lift weights, I’ll get big and bulky.”
Ah yes—the fear that a single 20-lb dumbbell will turn you into Arnold Schwarzenegger overnight.
Reality check:
It takes
years of intentional training—and often steroids—to gain that level of muscle mass.
Most women are struggling just to get enough protein, let alone achieve bodybuilder status.
Weightlifting won’t make you bulky.
It will make you strong, healthy, and capable.
🚫 MYTH #2: “Weightlifting is too hard.”
No one walks into the gym and starts squatting 500 lbs.
Strength training meets you where you are.
If your first workout is lifting a dumbbell that weighs less than your toddler’s backpack—that counts.
The goal?
Be a little stronger today than yesterday.
🚫 MYTH #3: “Weights are for men. Cardio is for women.”
The gym culture bias is real: for every woman lifting weights, 27 men are in that same free-weight area.
But here’s the truth:
- All humans have muscles.
- All humans benefit from strength training.
- Muscles are a major predictor of long-term health.
This isn’t about gender—it’s about survival, strength, and taking care of your body across your lifespan.
🩺 The Health Reality: Muscle = Longevity
Dr. Seeman argues that muscle is one of the most protective factors against early death. While yes—there is a 100% chance we all die (Kaylee’s reminder)… a strong, well-functioning body dramatically reduces the risk of early death.
Strength training doesn’t make you immortal.
But it does make you harder to kill.
🎂 Birthday Drama (Because We Had Thoughts)
Before the TED Talk inspiration hit, we also tackled:
- Why some people (ahem, Sarah) love birthdays
- Why others (Kaylee) absolutely do not
- Whether adult gifts are unnecessary
- Mom burnout from party planning
- Social media pressure to throw Pinterest-worthy kid parties
- Cake (because at least we agree cake is always worth it)
💪 Final Thought
Weightlifting isn’t about aesthetics. It’s about building a body that supports your life—from your 20s to your 80s.
Strong women aren’t just “fit.”
Strong women are healthy.
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