Best exercises for female weight loss and toning

FALLBROOK – Diet and exercise go hand in hand for both men and women working toward a weight loss goal. For women, finding the right balance between these two is especially critical.

Feel the burn of strength training

Cardiovascular exercise is important, but women need more iron in their weight-loss regimens, specifically the type of iron found on the weight bench.

Skipping strength-training exercises eliminates one of the fastest ways to see measurable weight loss. Two sessions per week of strength-training exercises can reduce overall body fat by around 3 percent in as little as 10 we...