Myth: Weightlifting Makes Women Look “Manly”

At ICWA, we believe that there’s an athlete in everyone. We also know that athletic performance can be improved by weightlifting. Unfortunately, many women are discouraged from beginning a weightlifting program because they think it’s going to make them look too masculine. But that’s simply not true. Weightlifting offers a number of health benefits, all of which women can enjoy without compromising a feminine physique.

Benefits of Weightlifting

Weightlifting can increase overall health and performance by: Continue reading Myth: Weightlifting Makes Women Look “Manly”

Taking the Myths Out of CrossFit

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As exercise programs and methods become popular and develop, they also gather myths from people who overheard “something” said but weren’t fully aware of the context. Here are a few common misconceptions about CrossFit and the truth behind them.

CrossFit is the Best Way to Get in Shape

This depends entirely on what you’re training for. If you want to improve your cardiovascular system? It’s fantastic. Can it be adjusted to suit people at different capability levels and gradually increased? Yes, but the best way to get in shape is Continue reading Taking the Myths Out of CrossFit