Last August, I broke my fibula, which has changed how I work out. For years, I relied on yoga and Pilates to stay toned and was a runner. Due to the slow healing nature of my fracture, I couldn't run at all, and relied on stationary cycling (which I determined I strongly dislike). I also added in weights, at the suggestion of a friend who's also a trainer.
At first, I was reluctant to, mainly because I wasn't sure what I was doing. The Big Man, who has been big into weightlifting for years, taught me the proper form. There are a lot of great benefits for women to lift-from revving up your metabolism to fat burning to preventing osteoporosis. It's a win win for your body!
It doesn't require hours at the gym, either. Just two sessions a week produces benefit. I found a great infographic on Pinterest that has a pretty basic weight lifting routine that helps get you started.
