Patsy Kensit, most famous for her roles in Emmerdale and Lethal Weapon 2, has recently shared with the Daily Mail readers her struggle to control her weight in recent years. Like many women Patsy maintained a healthy and slim figure for many years without really having to try too hard. But when she turned...
When driving you often see women out running at this time of the year. They are often in good shape and it is plausible to think that they have recently lost weight and got into shape from running. This is partly true. Running is a great way to get in shape and for women...
In case you had not noticed Summer is finally here. Fortunately there are still a few weeks before the holidays start so you do have time to shape up ready to put on your swimming costumes and head to the beach! The most important rule when losing weight for a special event is to...
The Air Climber was especially developed to shape the lower body and to give you a fun, effective workout. The reason why Air Climber is so good at working your thighs and buttocks is because of its climbing motion. It feels a bit like walking up the stairs but the movement is much softer...
It is time to review at home exercise plans. Since discovering kettlebell workouts I have increased my range of weight loss and fitness exercises that I can do at home. Since many women really are short of time, what with work and family commitments, this home workout is designed to be fast and intensive...
I have recently discovered Kettlebells. Kettlebells are lumps of iron and are often considered to be for “strong men” and bodybuilders. But, they are possibly one of the best workouts for women. Why? Well, before we get to that, lets take a look at the Kettlebell. Kettlebells are a traditional weight training tool from Russia. They...
The bottom is one area that many women are keen to work on as soon as the belly is dealt with. Some women like to have a small and pert backside, others prefer to have a larger “J-Lo” bum. Here are some exercise tips to help you achieve either one of these goals. Exercise...
I just came across this video on YouTube. It is called the “best butt exercises” (sorry, that’s bums to us Brits!) and does indeed provide a few pretty good workouts to tone bums (butts, buns, glutes etc). They start of with some side step ups on a park bench, then move onto Bosu squats,...
Caroline Sandry is the main presenter of the new Y Plan Body Confidence Fitness DVD which we reviewed the other day. Caroline has shared several workouts with us on YouTube. Her core fitness skills are in Pilates, but she provides a wide range of fitness and toning advice. Although these videos do not go into...
The Y Plan Body Confidence workout has been created by Central YMCA who one of the UK’s leading fitness training groups. The exercises shared in this DVD have been developed over the last 20 years to give the best results in the shortest time. The Workouts The DVD is set out in a logical...
Here fitness instructor Zuzana from BodyRock.tv takes us through a dynamic dumbbell and bodyweight routine. This routine is fast an intensive and designed to burn fat and tone. It starts with a combination move with dumbbells: bent over row followed by a power clean and press. This really gets the blood flowing and hits...
Whether you are at work all day or have children to look after, like many women you probably find that you can never make the time to exercise. Well, exercising at home is actually very easy, and very effective. You do not need any fitness equipment, you do not need gym membership, or a...