subject: Ab Workouts: Why Women Should Do Them [print this page] Dieting is a practice followed by most women who are conscious of their bodies. There is absolutely nothing wrong with this, especially if this is suggested by a doctor. However, it would be long before the effects take place. Dieting is more effective if it is paired with the right fitness workout for fast positive outcome. Including a routine that focuses on the abs hastens the process even more.