Hi,
I have some questions about my friend who I've been going to the gym with for a while and I was hoping to get some advice on how to advise her better.
1) She seems to struggle with progressive overload. She's not really finding exercises any easier she's been going for a few months and her rep ranges and weights have stayed the same, I think that's strange even if her RPE is only at like a 6 since she's new. I think it could be down to her nutrition since she eats very little protein. Is this normal?
2) How can I avoid getting her worried about "getting big" and is there a specific way you think someone with that mentality should train to help with that anxiety?
3) She's also very shy. Any tips for helping someone with gym anxiety?
I dont have much of an idea on how the average woman train, I know the differences to men aren't huge but if you could offer some general advice to throw her way that would be much appreciated too.
I have some questions about my friend who I've been going to the gym with for a while and I was hoping to get some advice on how to advise her better.
1) She seems to struggle with progressive overload. She's not really finding exercises any easier she's been going for a few months and her rep ranges and weights have stayed the same, I think that's strange even if her RPE is only at like a 6 since she's new. I think it could be down to her nutrition since she eats very little protein. Is this normal?
2) How can I avoid getting her worried about "getting big" and is there a specific way you think someone with that mentality should train to help with that anxiety?
3) She's also very shy. Any tips for helping someone with gym anxiety?
I dont have much of an idea on how the average woman train, I know the differences to men aren't huge but if you could offer some general advice to throw her way that would be much appreciated too.
by DanGiCS via Bodybuilding.com Forums - Female Bodybuilding