GET FIT IN 15 MINUTES

what to do

TO get your heart pumping, try a cardio exercise, such as a low-impact half-a-star jump, says celebrity personal trainer, Nadya Fairweather ( u- shape.co.uk). It can be done at different speeds depending on your fitness.

Legs together. Tap the left foot out to the side and your left arm above your head. Now, quickly step your leg back into the centre and bring your arm down, then do the same foot tap and arm reach on the right. Alternate each time. Start with one minute, rest for 30 seconds, then repeat five times. Do it five days a week. Add a set a week, for 12 weeks.

what to eat

IF YOU want a healthy heart, think about your diet, too, says Shona Wilkinson ( shonawilkinson.com). Have oats every morning, they contain the beta glucans which help lower cholesterol. Add nuts, seeds and berries for extra flavour and nutrients. Beetroot contains natural nitrates which the body can convert to nitric oxide for reducing blood pressure. Try adding it to your diet in your food or as a juice. Finally, red kidney beans are high in fibre: crucial to promote heart health, as it binds to cholesterol and helps remove it from the body.

what to wear