Brits set out to shape up in 2017, cur
THE festive feasting is behind us and for many the gym beckons as we tackle our new year resolutions head-on. But getting fit need not mean pounding the pavements as there are plenty of tummybusting workout ideas around to help you shape up at home or in the park. And like soap babe Gemma Atkinson – here looking gorgeous as she sculpts her buns on a sunshine break in Cape Verde – girls aren’t just relying on cardio exercises to get fit. Many now lift weights in pursuit of a buff bod. Here, FELICITY CROSS takes you through the latest workouts, along with the kit you need in your wardrobe and in your kitchen to make 2017 your fittest year yet. A 45-MINUTE high-intensity training session mixing bodyweight exercises such as burpees with weighted machines to offer a total workout. The unique mix means you can burn around 700 calories a session, with 30 and even 15-minute slots available. Speedflex has studios across the country – see speedflex.com. HAVE a proper workout in your local park. With 500 outdoor gyms across the UK, you can get fit on your own doorstep for free. What’s more, the clever equipment can also generate electricity to charge your mobile – see tgogc.com. WITH the web-based fitness plan from sexy TOWIE star Lucy Mecklenburgh, total beginners can log on and start to get fit at home from just £3.50 a week. And there are workouts for more advanced gym bunnies, too – see resultswithlucy.com. GYM chain Fitness First reckon this year we will continue to enjoy high-intensity interval training (HIIT) and more women than ever will start lifting weights. The firm also has two new classes for 2017, including ballet barre for toning limbs and a special UV light spin class – see fitnessfirst.co.uk. GET sweaty in the name of charity. While there are hundreds of events you can train for and raise funds while you’re at it, Macmillan Cancer Support’s line-up of challenges is a great place to start. The events on offer include runs, walks, treks and cycling – see macmillan.org.uk. Bo A Ad Ga