This original lecture reviews recently published research documenting some unique female training advantages. Gender differences in fat metabolism, muscle fiber changes, muscle strength, muscular endurance, body composition, hormones and other physiological factors are discussed, as well as new information on resistance and aerobic training program designs. If you train female clients, this session is for you. CEC: ACE 0.2 NASM CGT 0.2 NASM CPT 0.2 AFAA 2.0 NSCA-CSCS 0.2 NSCA-CPT 0.2 AEA 1