Cardio isn't the only type of exercise that will help you shed fat and lose weight. Strength training is an excellent way to burn more calories and get a toned, lean, sculpted body.

Sadly, many women think that strength training means lifting weights to add bulky muscles and mass.

While strength training can involve the use of heavy weights, creating any type of resistance will do the trick.

Your own body weight, kettlebells, resistance bands, or smaller sized hand weights are all effective ways to incorporate strength training into your exercise routine.