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I see a lot of women in the gym who seem to concentrate on cardio work, such as running. A lot of them say they don't lift weights because they don't want to build big muscles and look like men. This is a very common misconception; the fact is that women don't have enough testosterone to build significant amounts of muscle.
If you have seen any female bodybuilders who have big muscles it's because they take steroids. Lifting weights will not naturally enhance muscle size to this degree in women. It will only add a little muscle, which gives that toned look, as the muscle pushes out more. Lifting weights is one of the best toning and all-round fitness techniques women can use. Studies have shown that resistance training beats cardio in almost every area, including fat-burning.
Women should do the same exercises as male bodybuilders, including squats, deadlifts, crunches, pulldowns and curls. If you are intimidated by all the bruisers in the weight room, go with a male friend. Guys will most likely be impressed with a woman who knows what she's doing fitness-wise.
