Regular exercise is proven to boost and stabilise mood, which is good news for women prone to depression and anxiety, or even a mild case of 'the blues'. Exercise is also great for enhancing self-esteem and confidence, and keeps you on top form for handling anything that life throws at you.

If you find yourself making excuses not to exercise because of time constraints, remember that you'll save time amd manage your hectic schedule much more efficiently with the high energy levels you get from being fit. Also, your body will be better at fighting of infection, so you'll get sick less often.

Some women worry that certain types of exercise, like weight training, will cause them to bulk up too much. But women don't develop muscles like men do, unless they embark on a really extreme body building routine and diet.