Crunch Time! Want to maintain your core strength? Try adding this exercise to your routine to mix it up a little. You will need a Bosu Balance Trainer.

Do you wear a weight belt when training? Wearing a belt is acceptable for weight lifters working with heavy weights but for the rest of the exercising public, they actually decrease and not increase core stability.

If running is your focus this year and you are a beginner, whether your goal is working towards a 5k or a Marathon, if you don't want to run outside then a treadmill is a great place to start and a good way to gain confidence.

On average, each of us puts on an extra 2kg (5lbs) during the festive season, getting through a whopping 6,000 calories on Christmas day itself. That's three times more calories than the 2,000 that women require daily. So it will come as no surprise that the most popular new year's resolution for Britons this year is to lose weight!

Turkey is a very healthy meat especially if you eat the breast meat. Removing the skin makes turkey meat the most fat-free meat you can find.

Maintain your Christmas fitness with some interactive video games where all the family can get involved. You'll be amazed at how many calories you will burn just by having a bit of fun!

Ice skating is a particularly popular Christmas exercise you could try this year. Just 10 minutes of intense ice skating can burn an impressive 100 calories!

Love em or hate em, Brussels Sprouts are high in fibre which can help to lower cholesterol, aid digestion and maintain blood sugar levels.

The party season is fast approaching and for most of us this means planning a night (or three) out on the town.  In order to prepare your body for the damage that may be inflicted upon it and minimise your hangover the next day - try some of these tips!

Want to keep the calories down this Christmas?  On Christmas Day, the average Brit tucks into 7,000 calories. The average woman needs just under 2,000 a day and just over 2500 for men. The main reason why we put on a few extra pounds over the festive period is simply down to the fact that we eat more calories than we burn off. It's not rocket science.