If you have been reading my previous posts about the phases of strength training, you know the second phase of a well structured program is the Strength Phase. If you haven't read the first part of this series, start with the Stability Phase instead.

The strength training phase of fitness program is a lot of fun. You get to workout harder, push the muscles more intensely, and start seeing more definition in the muscles.

I know many women shy away from using heavy weights, and I definitely understand why. If you aren't following a well structured nutrition program, this phase will really mess with you.

Your body burns fat faster than it adds muscle. There is no way you can build muscle faster than you can lose fat. If you only see yourself building muscle, your nutrition progam is incorrect. I'm sorry, but that's a simple fact. But we will get into nutrition another time.

You should have completed the stability phase by now that includes high repititions. You should also be ready for a change and this is your solution.

-Jason Hodge, Medical Exercise Specialist, Katy, TX

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