Have you ever wondered why that foxy lady who just worked out next to you on the treadmill covers it all up when she leaves the gym? You know she is a Muslim by the clothes she wears, but may ask yourself, why work that hard to look good if no one is ever going to see it? By Carol Groves.

Music moves us in every way. It moves our bodies when it’s funky, it stimulates our minds when it’s provocative, and it resonates with our souls when arranged in infinite combinations of harmonies that somehow speak directly to our hearts. Yes, even during exercise, says Jen S.

As women we are bombarded by images of how we should look. On TV and billboards and in magazines and movies the majority of women are thin and beautiful and are all having a perfect hair day. We know this is not reality, says Emma Moon.

Eating right will set you on the right direction for weight-loss. But exercise will also define and shape your figure so you can show it off. A fabulous toned figure cannot be achieved through diet alone, says Marianna Thomson.

Increased melabolism, effective weight-loss, healthy bones and a toned physique. Strength training is a woman's best friend, says Caitlin Jury.

Why is it that some women seem to be able to avoid exercise, live on takeaways and fizzy drink, and still maintain a slim physique? This seems so unfair, particularly to those of us who work hard to eat well and stay active! It’s all about metabolism, says Dr Clarissa Hughes.