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Top tips for trimming down in the New Year

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Personal trainer Joseph Ralph gives readers his top tips to get in shape following the indulgent festive season

	Turn your holiday housekeeping into exercise You can easily turn your holiday housekeeping into a mood enhancing, calorie burning...
	Make your next shopping trip a shopping centre workout! No one likes the idea of packing on the kilos during the holiday season, but the truth is, most of...

	Guide to deep breathing Deep breathing is a great way to relax your body. As well as increasing your oxygen intake,...
	Guide to cardiovascular equipment Fitness machines, such as treadmills and exercise bikes, offer great fitness benefits either...

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Swimming: The Pros and Cons

Why you should swim - and what to be aware of - before hitting the pool

Stomach exercises for women

Use this simple toning plan to strengthen and define your midsection

Working out your walking needs

A study found that adults who exercise with a partner are more likely to exercise regularly and much less likely to give up than those who do it alone.

Heart-Healthy Activities

Here are several small steps that can infuse heart-healthy intensity into your everyday work and play. If you’re new to physical activity, start carefully – be sure you’re comfortable with the walking and general movement advice in the earlier chapters before trying to do more. Then introduce small advances, easing up when you feel you need a break.

Heart-Healthy Activities

Start Walking

Get back to basics and make regular walking a joyful experience.

Strength training

Training with weights is suitable for all ages and particularly good for people over the age of 55, who have the most to gain from increasing their muscle strength. Strength training has many advantages, from improving the ability to carry out everyday chores to alleviating depression and anxiety.