Joking aside, there are some obvious differences between the sexes and fitness is no exception. More specifically, when it comes to fat loss and getting a toned physique, our bodies are different. Men typically have greater upper body strength and a larger percentage of muscle tissue throughout their bodies than women. Not fair, but unfortunately true. When it comes to men trimming down, losing weight, or toning up, this greater percentage of muscle weight equals a higher metabolic rate and a faster rate of weight loss than their unfortunate counterparts.
Women have that whole childbearing genetic code thing going on as well.
Our bodies are designed to store fat more effectively to protect a fetus and our reproductive organs also require a certain amount of fat to function properly. There are some things women can do, however, to more effectively take on that challenge. Put more effort into lower-body strength training. Women should strength train all muscle groups two to three times a week, but since our largest muscles are located in the lower body, it serves us well to focus our strength training efforts there as well. This type of workout will produce muscular tone without bulk.