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When I was young and needed guidance for my fitness, elders told me don't go to gym or else your body would look muscular like guys. That information set a belief in my mind and I somehow took it as truth.  I wish they knew better.. Lot of our friends from this group have brought this up with me in the past so I assume there are many among us who might still be stuck with this belief that we gathered from different sources. I have been weightlifting for the past 5 years and now I can confidently say that it is not possible for women to gain muscle like men, as our bodies produce different hormones and we are built differently. We do see many fit women on social media and female athletes with lean and toned muscles that look great. They need to work so hard, do extreme trainings and diets to achieve that which is very difficult and you wont reach there if you don't want to so don't worry too much. I believe that all women should incorporate weight training into their fitness

Lingo and Terms used by Runners  Author – Ramyesh S  The miracle isn't that I finished. The miracle is that I had the courage to start!  ― John Bingham Author of “No Need for Speed: A Beginner's Guide to the Joy of Running”  When I considered running a little seriously in 2022, I was fascinated by the fact that it is a skill that can  be honed with the power of knowledge and practice. Beginning to research in this area I came across  several terms and lingo used by the running community at large. In the spirit of the running season, I  am attempting to list the lingos and terms generally used, but be aware that this is not an exhaustive or  complete list.   I know this information might be redundant for some of you and might be enlightening for some. Either  way, feel free to leave comments or let me know the missing ones….   Common Running Distances & Formats  100 meters : shortest common sprint race held outdoors  200 meters : 1/2 lap around a standard track  400 meters :

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