For whatever reason, women are still determined to dismiss weight-training as bulk-making man-stuff. It might be the pictures of scary hulk-like body building women, or the thoughts of pumping iron in a gym full of heavy weights that turns women off. Fitness experts have consistently been trying to convince women to hit the weights room if they’re looking to tone up, lose weight,  look and feel better – which is what we’re all after, right? Women generally choose cardio over weights, when in fact weights can result in faster weight-loss due to the fact that muscle gained burns more fat. I do weights intermittently, and when I do, I feel all of the above. I tone up in record time, feel stronger, can run for longer and faster. As well as all that, I actually really enjoy it – there’s nothing like letting out your day’s frustration on some weight machines. Give it a go – you’ll be pleasantly surprised. And there’s no bulking up, just a more defined, more feminine shape. Check out fitness trainer Sarah Thornton’s article in our feature’s section for more workout tips, or have a read of this  pro-weights article if you still need some convincing.