There are many fitness crazes coming out at the moment, which seems to be due to the increasing amount of awareness surrounding the importance of exercising to help combat the obesity epidemic. Along with pole dancing, capoeira and simulated horse riding, belly dancing is another fitness activity, which was until recently only practised by... »

When searching for the best exercises for the thighs, you see TONS of ads promoting all of these fancy and so-called inner-thigh blasters, thigh squeezers, thigh-toning machines, etc. Take my word when I say that you do NOT need any of these ridiculous “thigh-blasting” gadgets to tighten and tone-up your legs, butt, and hips... »

Losing weight, toning muscles and getting fit all go hand in hand. There are many exercises that can be done to accomplish your goals, a plethora of sports clubs, fitness classes and gyms to join, but sometimes a simple home based weight training session can work wonders. This is where the “core four” comes into... »

Recently in the news were details of how Beyonce lost weight for her role in Dreamgirls. Beyonce had to look slim and tone up quickly for the role, so was advised by her trainer to go on the Maple Syrup Diet. The Maple Syrup Diet is a liquid diet, where you simply consume a... »

This simple workout is a good way to tone and firm the butt. Includes classic exercises such as the single leg deadlift, squats, lunges, and the hip lift, which is excellent for squeezing the glutes and hamstrings. One of the best workouts to get a firm, toned and sexy bum! »

Get ready for Valentine’s Day with this workout to quickly tone up. »

This quick workout includes lunges and single leg deadlifts, which are excellent for toning bums and thighs. »

Pilates is an excellent way to tone bums, tums and thighs. This video shows correct postures and has a great selection of exercises. In 10 minutes you can have a great home workout. »

This high impact workout provides an excellent quick exercise routine. Firstly, you need to do a gentle warm up for a few minutes before starting, as this is a high impact routine. It involves lots of jacks, cross country skis, double step touches, power low squats, and “scoop it forwards”, plus knee runs and... »

For those that find aerobics a bit dull, then why not get together with some friends for an “erotic aerobics” workout! Here Carmen Electra and her dance team demonstrate some sexy dance moves that will get your heart thumping and body sweating. Possibly the most fun you can have getting fit at home in front... »

This article from iVillage provides some excellent advice on toning bums, tums and thighs. For each exercise start with 10 repetitions, then repeat the circuit as many times as you feel comfortable. As you get fitter and stronger, perform more reps each time, moving to 20, then 30. “It’s not as hard as you may... »

Tara Stiles has created a good selection of yoga videos to help you get started with a home yoga workout. Do not be put off by the level of flexibility required, just perform each posture as best as you can without over stretching, and eventually the flexibility and strength will come. Circuit Yoga Workouts »

This routine is derived from yoga, and is designed to help tone and firm the buttocks. Classic yoga postures such as the warrior pose and downward dog, are utilized. It is quite an energetic and advanced yoga routine, so really for those more experienced with yoga. Tara Stiles does a very good job at explaining... »

This workout is an excellent way to tone up your bum, tum and thighs. All you need is a simple bench and a medicine ball, if you do not own these yourself, almost every gym has these available. This workout includes medicine ball crunches to help focus on the abs. »

Weight Training for women is really no different from any other weight training in principal, it is just that women generally prefer to start with a basic workout to build core strength and tone. Many women are put off weight training because it has a very masculine image, and women fear that they will... »

Here we provide good general information and advice for people wishing to start taking exercise for the first time. Exercising for the first time, or returning to exercise after a long break, can be quite a daunting prospect for some people. We feel it is best to start simple, so suggest a regime that includes... »

Diet has to be carefully balanced to ensure that you receive all the nutrients including vitamins, proteins and carbohydrates that is required to improve your fitness and strength, without eating too much of any one food group. Although our genetics provide a blue print of how we may develop, it is the food we eat... »