Scottish Daily Mail

GET FIT IN 15 MINUTES

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WHAT TO DO

THE ski squat exercise is a great strengthen­er and toner for lower legs and calves, and lifts the bottom, says Nadya Fairweathe­r of u-shape.co.uk.

Stand with your feet hip-width apart, cross your arms and hold your tummy in. Lower into a squat or imagine you are sitting on a low chair. Stick your bottom out. See if you can lift your big toes off the floor with each squat.

Return to standing. Repeat five to ten times, holding for 30 seconds on the last one.

WHAT TO EAT

FOODS that contain mediumchai­n triglyceri­des (MCTs) — saturated fats that can help the body burn calories and improve metabolism — are easier on the digestive system.

MCTs are processed directly by the liver and have the ability to positively alter the body’s metabolic rate. They are also burned by the body for energy — instead of being stored as fat.

Coconut oil is the best natural MCT food source, but you can also find them in full-fat unpasteuri­sed cheese, including parmesan, and organic, unsalted butter.

WHAT TO WEAR

Leggings, £16, topshop.com Sports bra, £42, sweaty betty.com Top, £5, tkmaxx.com Trainers, £70, nike.com Yoga mat, £45, stella mccartney.com

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