Womens fitness, at the very least, should include cardiovascular exercise and a healthy diet. For all you women too busy with life to join a gym, walking (brusquely) is still the best exercise. At the gym, the treadmill is the equivalent to walking. The great thing about a treadmill is that you can vary speed and incline for a better workout.

The point of cardiovascular exercise in womens fitness is to train your heart and lungs to work together in a prolonged state of exertion, thus keeping all the parts working more smoothly. Before beginning cardio training, figure out your maximum heart rate by subtracting your age from 220. Then multiply by .85 to find your target heart rate. This number should be the heart rate you try to achieve and sustain for 20-30 minutes at least a couple of times per week – ideally three times per week.

Womens fitness can also include yoga for healthy muscles and heart, Pilates for long, lean toned muscles and core, and strength training for, well, strength.