Austin Stout's Top Ten Reason for Women on Weights!

I first met Austin in high school. He was several years younger than I was and a good wrestler. That was pretty much all I knew about him. Last year when I joined Metro Fitness in Delaware, Ohio, I ran into Austin again, and wow had he changed!! He is now the Fitness manager at the gym, and has changed quite a lot from the chubby wrestler I knew in high school. Through our passion of health/fitness/nutrition etc, we have made developed a friendship and Austin, knowing my passion for weight lifting and the results I've achieved through it, agreed to share his top ten reasons for us girls to skip the treadmill & head to the weight rack instead!


Meet Austin:

I have been involved in physical fitness and sports since elementary school. I started out playing optimist league football up untilmiddle school. I then played one more year of football in middle school before joining the wrestling team. That became my primary sport year around.  Since I was overweight, this became my base for fitness.  I was bit by the bug and haven’t let up since. I wrestled through high school, qualifying for the state tournament my senior year. I continue to volunteer as a coach for BuckeyeValley High School's wrestling team. Shortly after high school I continued to embrace my passion for fitness by getting into the competitive bodybuilding scene. I have competed in 5 competitions and won shows at the state andregional level. I recently competed in the National Physique Committee’s TeamUniverse National Bodybuilding Championship placing 4th in my weight division.Through bodybuilding I have learned so much from many knowledgeable individuals. The most important thing bodybuilding has taught is how to apply my book knowledge in a practical manner with my own clients. As a personal trainer and nutritional coach I enjoying sharing this knowledge with my clients and helping them meet their goals.

My Top Ten Reasons Women Should Weight Train

By: Austin Stout CPT, CNC

1. Weights Training Improves Body Fat Loss

Muscle needs more calories to function than fat. So by lifting weights, you build lean muscle mass, thereby increasing your body’s demand for energy. In essence you’ve increased your metabolism.

2. Lifting Weights Makes You Stronger In More Ways Than One

Everyone knows weight training improves muscular strength! Not only do your muscles get stronger, but so do your bones, ligaments, tendons and joints.

3. Lifting Weights Improves Your Flexibility

Improved range of motion and flexibility can be improved with weight training. This is beneficial not only in sports but when performing everyday tasks as well.

4. Lifting Weights Increases Your Sports Performance

Whether you play recreational sports for sun or play professionally, weight training will improve your performance.

5. Lifting Weights Makes You Sexy!

Nearly every female client I meet with wants to get “toned”. I hate to break it to you but spending the majority of your time on the treadmill isn’t going to accomplish this. When training will help you attain that shapely, firm look you are after. 

6. It will make you feel good!!

Weight training has the power to release large amounts of pleasure inducing endorphins. Not only does this make you feel good but it can fight the effects of stress and depression. 

7. May Reduce Your Risk Of Type II Diabetes

Weight training can help the body metabolize glucose more efficiently. This will lead to a better balance of blood sugar levels.

8. Lifting Weights May Reduce Your Risk Of Breast Cancer

Studies have linked weight training to a reduction in the risk of breast cancer. Add your clean eating plan in conjunction with this and you can reduce your risk even more!!

9. Lifting Weights May Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease

The heart is a muscle and like skeletal muscle, when you lift weights, it gets stronger too. A healthy heart is less likely to be at risk of heart disease. 

10. Improves Memory and Overall Cognitive Function

Recent studies have shown that weight training helps with memory and overall brain function. This comes in handy on those busy days when we tend to get scatter brained.



As a woman I know the weight room or weight rack at the gym can be intimidating. We often skip over it and head for the cardio equipment instead. But give it a try. You'll be glad you did! Weight lifting has given me by far the best results than when I ran my ass off every day and couldn't figure out why I didn't have the body I wanted. You have to have all pieces to the puzzle: cardio, strength train, & eat right. So, my healthy & hot ladies! Hit up your local gym & hit the weights! Or get your own and start out at home. Don't be afraid to keep increasing your weight, you are stronger than you think & will tone & firm, not "bulk up"!