This post argues that mainstream culture often pushes an unrealistic idea of how women should look and offers a sharp critique of the weak fitness guidance many women receive. It starts with a blunt comparison: trusting mainstream fitness advice for women is like trusting a barber with a mullet. The message is positive and empowering: focus on real strength and movement rather than promises of a perfect butt or rapid body changes.
Women come to training to get stronger, move better, and reduce pain now and as they age. Many also want to look better, but the article argues that prioritizing body appearance over performance, health, and confidence can backfire. When a program promises a better butt or quick weight loss and results don’t happen fast, it can damage self-esteem. The author suggests that confidence grows more reliably when a woman learns to lift and move well: deadlifts, goblet squats, kettlebell swings, step-ups, reverse lunges, and other fundamental moves build strength and change how the body looks as a byproduct.
The piece emphasizes that clients aren’t drawn to training for empty promises; they come to get stronger and to move without pain. One client, after a strong session, tells a story about how she’s proud of her push-ups and how friends notice her improved physique—proof that progress in strength and performance can change how she’s seen by others, more than any quick-fix brag.
A past article is referenced to highlight the empowerment that comes from strength training: women report increased confidence, focus, and the ability to do things they never thought possible. The author also critiques fitness trends that rely on low-resistance routines marketed as “body shaping” classes. A personal example describes a barre-style experience that relied on light weights and gave little real resistance, leading to a flat backside despite years of training.
Two years of lifting with heavy squats, deadlifts, presses, benching, and pull-ups produced a dramatic transformation. The author explains that real progress comes from lifting heavy weights, not from light, repetitive pulses. The takeaway for women seeking a stronger body is clear: trade the barre routine for moves that use meaningful resistance—goblet squats, kettlebell swings, barbell hip thrusts, and other compound lifts. The goal is a stronger, capable body, with a butt that improves as a result of real strength work.
In short, the article encourages focusing on strength, health, and confidence rather than promising quick cosmetic changes. For more information, visit Emily’s website.
