REDUCED RISK OF HIGH BLOOD PRESSURE High blood pressure is known as the ‘silent killer’, as there are no symptoms, and it can increase your risk of heart attack and heart failu ...

Some people wrongly assume they have to spend an hour or two in the gym most days in order to get in shape and lose weight. But this is not realistic for many people and it’s oft ...

The workouts in this guide have been compiled to suit everyone. It doesn’t matter whether you’re new to exercise or are already regularly working out – the exercises here can ...

• Warm up for five minutes before a workout – skipping, jogging on the spot or walking up and down the stairs are all fine. Anything that raises your heart rate and gets the mu ...

Today’s lifestyles are so busy, you might find you forget to think about your health. Taking that first step towards a healthy change is often the hardest part – so well done f ...

STEP 1: Book an appointment Book 15-minute appointments into your diary, five times a week. This will help you stay consistent and stop you from skipping your training sessions. ST ...

When you do the strengthening exercises, make sure your weights are heavy enough to make the moves feel hard, but not so heavy that you can’t complete 15 repetitions of all the e ...

Get with the Band Using a resistance band will add a new dimension to your workout RESISTANCE BAND LEG CURL AREAS TRAINED: REAR THIGHS TECHNIQUE • Tie a resistance band around bo ...

Before you start your workout, move all furniture out of the way, to ensure you have a safe environment. Make sure you use correct technique throughout the workout – if you find ...