stretch YOURSELF SLIM

Get fit and cut fat in the comfort of your lounge room using this super cheap – and super effective – workout

Resistance training is your secret weight-loss weapon, says exercise physiologist John Felton. Why? Whether you lift weights, use resistance bands or work with your own body weight – think sit-ups and push-ups – you are building lean muscle tissue, which helps you burn kilojoules, even when you’re not exercising. Resistance exercise also helps to improve your body’s responsiveness to insulin, which, in turn, enables better blood glucose regulation.