AboutJoe Gunn Expertise Anything related to strength training, long distance running, speed development for all sports, and weight loss issues.
Experience Over 30 years as a personal trainer of athletes as well as average individuals.
Organizations Certified strength and Conditioning Specialist with the the National Strength and Conditiong Association. Certified Club coach with the United States Weightlifting Association. Certifed Level II long distance coach with the USA Track & Field.
Education/Credentials M.S with majors in exercise science and psychology
Expert: Joe Gunn Date: 4/16/2007 Subject: question
Question im 18, 5'2 and 110-115 lbs female. i want to lose like 10 lbs but im wondering if i tone up and get more muscle if i will look leaner and thinner that way too? i am planning on 3 days a week for 45 min strength training and the other 4 days on treadmill. i dont want to get bulky though, any suggestions?
Answer Your program is a very good one very similar to mine...3 days strength training and 5-6 days of running. A lot of females have a fear of getting bulky with weight training and this is generally a myth. Gaining enough muscle mass to make you appear bulky has to do with genetics, hormones, and very hard training. I would not concern myself with that...just do your workouts and watch your food intake and you will be fine.
