In the last decade, bodybuilding has been a great way for both men and women to build strength, feel better about themselves, and push their body to its limits. While the positives benefits of being in the gym are countless. That is not to say that there are not certain mental and physical aspects that […]
Read More Men’s bodybuilding cultureA place where most people go to relieve stress, clear their mind and move their bodies, can also be one of the most nerve-racking places for a person to go. As a girl, going to the gym can be very intimidating. We are nervous about things like how we look, what we are wearing, if […]
Read More Gym anxiety: How to feel confident as a woman in the gymSo, what exactly is creatine? Creatine is a combination of glycine, arginine, and methionine; which are amino acids stored in your brain and muscles. Your body produces a small amount of creatine daily through the liver, pancreas, and kidneys. It can also absorbed in your body through foods such as red meat’s and seafood. Many […]
Read More Creatine and Women’s healthThroughout high school, I was very active. I played both field hockey and lacrosse. When I got to JMU and decided not to join any sports, I wanted to continue my fitness, however, the University Recreation Center at JMU always had me wanting to draw away. I usually only worked out in training for the […]
Read More Going to the gym as a womanI always find myself procrastinating the gym for a million reasons. I am too tired, I don’t feel well, and most importantly I don’t want to embarrass myself. I would love to learn how to lift weights and I know that many women including my friends love to life weights at the gym. I am […]
Read More Do you need help with that?“I can’t believe how much muscle she is building, does she want to look like a man?” “It is crazy how even though you are a woman, you are able to lift more than him.” “She should probably lift lighter weights so she gets toned, rather than getting bulky.” These are just a few of […]
Read More Let’s talk about female weight-liftersI am a junior transfer student here at James Madison University. Therefore, switching from a community college to a university…calls for quite the culture shock overall. As someone who enjoys the gym 24/7, you could call me a “gym enthusiast” if you will. In this blog post, I will be discussing my personal experience as […]
Read More GYM CULTURE v. GENDER GAP: A GYM ENTHUSIAST PERSPECTIVE
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