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Once they reach 30, many women are dismayed to find that stubborn pockets of fat seem far more resistant to a program of exercise and diet than they were just a few years ago.

For women who want to get strong, lean, and fit while staying attractive and feminine, wading through the mass of confusing and conflicting information about all the different workout routines can be very, very frustrating.

Put 10 experts together in a room, and you'll probably end up with 20 different opinions. It's no wonder most women are confused about what they should be doing. Some workout routines are, of course, more effective than others.

You're about to learn more about the ones that work.

Workout routines

There's plenty of debate about which type of exercise is the "best" way to get in shape. Some argue in favor of aerobic exercise. Others contend that resistance exercise (such as lifting weights) is the right way to do it.

If you want to accelerate your metabolic rate, burn more calories and lose fat faster, a combination of aerobic and resistance exercise works best.

Because muscle is a more "active" tissue than fat, people with more muscle tend to have a higher metabolic rate. This means they burn more calories and more fat — even when they're not exercising.

Traditionally, weight training is not considered feminine. That's despite the wealth of research showing that it's a highly effective way to lose fat.

It's easy to get hooked on numbers, and focus solely on weight loss. If the scale shows you've lost weight, you're happy. But what does that weight consist of? And has it been lost from the areas you want to lose it (such as the belly, hips, or thighs)?

Please don't make the mistake of thinking that if you don’t lose weight, then the program isn't working. Because you'll gain some muscle, the scales won't give you an accurate picture of how much fat you're really losing.

In other words, your weight might not change very much. But the shape of your body will. Most women are pleasantly surprised by the results they get from a proper program of resistance exercise.

Resistance exercise gives you the power to sculpt your body the way you want it to look. It's almost impossible to change your shape with aerobic exercise alone. If you're pear shaped, with aerobic exercise, the best you can hope for is to look like a smaller pear.

Instead of getting bigger, the exchange of fat for muscle will make you look smaller and shapelier. You'll be leaner. You'll probably drop several dress sizes. Not only will your thighs shrink, they'll also take shape. You'll see signs of muscle definition in your arms.

These changes will not take place overnight. But give it a few months, and people will be able to see the difference. You'll be noticed. The compliments will flow in constantly!

Research

The research on which this program is based is important for several reasons.

Firstly, the...

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