Strength training for woman (and men) - myths and truths

As a personal trainer, one of the main questions & concerns I face quite frequently when it comes to new (and novice) female (and some men) clients is their overall focus on SIZE.
The fear of getting 'too big'.

'Too big' you say?
Let me tell you something - I've spent many years trying to get 'too big' and am not even half ways close to considered 'big' in size/stature ^.^
It's not as easy as you may think.

Lady's, the idea of picking up weights and then your body automatically enlarging n swelling up is pure nonsense.

Understand that muscle can do 2 things:
Get big or get smaller.
That's all.

Here's a nifty idea to take home - you begin lifting weights/engage in strength training and when you get as big as you want to be...stop...training...so...heavy...and stop eating a lot more to gain weight
-you just maintain whatever you are!
:gasp:!
what a novel concept! ! ^.^

I laugh & become annoyed at the same time when potential clients, of the aforementioned type, show me pics/videos of chicks /guys they want to look like and model themselves after.

uh, you don't realize that these models are athletes /supp brand representatives who lift & train pretty damn heavy n intense & who also follow a committed solid diet regime!
There's a lot going on there ✅

So the idea of..'Oh I just wanna lift n workout with the little rubber pink dumbbells'

-haha, you can lift those all day and night and won't make a damn difference.

Your body only responds when you put stressors on it. That's reality.
If you're not stressing your body, you're not challenging your muscles to resistance - you're not doing shit.
Just like those on the treadmill all day walking endlessly.
Same thing.
You want something challenging and worthwhile?
Do high intensity cardio for starters.
Same with weights.
Want something that makes a difference?
Lift/press something that stresses the body. Make it adapt and grow!

My other favorite complaint/worriment is regarding squats-
'I don't want to do squats as it makes my legs look 'bulky'

Fkks sake... Ehh, look, muscle looks lean & athletic.
-Fat looks bulky.
If you feel your legs are 'too bulky', you need to get leaner.
Same thing goes for any part of your body you feel is 'too bulky'
-But remember, you can't spot reduce ;^)

I hope I shined a bit of light on this misunderstood subject.

Change your attitude, be open minded to new methods, and put an end to these silly myths once and for all .