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Should you be doing gender-based gym programmes to build muscle

Did you know... it is a common misconception that it is harder for women to build muscle than i...

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06.59 28 Apr 2026


Should you be doing gender-based gym programmes to build muscle


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06.59 28 Apr 2026


Did you know... it is a common misconception that it is harder for women to build muscle than it is for men? That’s according to a physiology specialist at the University of Leicester, who claims men and women can follow the same resistance training principles and expect comparable progress. But is that true? Anton Savage was joined by Gillian Hynes, Fitness Expert and Personal Trainer to discuss.


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