GET 15 FIT IN MINUTES

what to do

TO FIGHT the mid-life muffin top, try hula-hooping, says celebrity personal trainer Nadya Fairweather (u-shape.co.uk). It’s fun!

Invest in a weighted hoop. Position it on the bony part of your hips; stand with your feet wider than your hips. Build up your momentum — if the rotations are too slow, the hoop will drop. Do it for 3 to 5-minute intervals, five times a day. This works the muscles that do nothing when you sit all day. Then try it while walking.

what to eat

YOUR diet is key for slimming down your middle, says nutritionist Shona Wilkinson (shonawilkinson.com).

Try nibbling on a piece of dark chocolate occasionally. It contains magnesium, which helps to balance your blood sugar levels. If these are poorly managed it can lead to a muffin top. Opt for chocolate that has 75 per cent cocoa and upwards.

Drink green tea every day. It contains an amino acid called theanine, which acts as a relaxant. This lowers cortisol, which is important for reducing fat around the middle.

Chillies contain a chemical called capsaicin, which boosts our metabolism, helping us to shed the pounds a lot quicker.

what to wear

Top, £10, wiggle .co.uk; bra, £25, brooksrunning.com; trainers, £140, saucony .com; bottle, £10.99, amazon .co.uk; leggings, £85, sweaty betty.com