Though we all have the same red blood running through our bodies, when it comes to gender and exercise, we are different.
Males and females differ slightly in their hormonal and physiological profile. Women tend to carry more body fat (sorry ladies) while men inherit a greater percentage of muscle tissue. The good news is that body fat in women gives them that curvaceous shape that we men love while more muscle tissue in men means greater strength and if we work hard enough, the coveted six pack. Women tend to have lower hemoglobin levels in the blood with a slightly lower oxygen carrying capacity which may reduce performance capacity. Notice that it says “may reduce performance capacity”. Believe me I have participated in enough aerobic marathons to know for certain that some women can outlast the best of us men. Also, women, because of the greater percentage of body fat, are better insulated against the cold and starvation. So you see ladies a little extra fat is actually good. Ok, what exactly am I trying to say through all this? My point is even though we are different exercise makes us equals. Whether you are a man or a woman, the important issue is that the principles of physical exercise apply EQUALLY to males and females. So let’s make exercising a part of our lives.
