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10 exercises for each key area

We all want to make best use of the time we spend exercising, but how can we ensure that the exercises we select are the right ones to meet our fitness goals? Here are 10 exercises, covering your chest, glutes, abs, back, hamstrings, upper arms, thighs, waist, hips and shoulders.

The 10 worst foods you can eat

Most of us are aware of the foods to avoid when looking to follow a healthy, balanced diet but which are the main culprits to steer clear of? Take a look at our list of 10 of the most sinful foods that are particularly bad for your body and your long-term wellbeing.

34 diet & fitness tips you need to know

We've picked 34 of the best tips from the world's top diet and fitness gurus, to help you get started on your weight loss and fitness plan, stay motivated and reach your goals. Number one: Diet for the season - 'Get up earlier in summer and later in winter.'

Diet saboteurs

There are some things in life that will ruin your dieting resolve every time, but forewarned is forearmed. Discover the tricks to keep your diet on track. Has your waistline grown since you moved in with your boyfriend? It's all down to basic maths...

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Which type of exercise most suits your lifestyle?

We all need to build a certain degree of exercise into our lives, but the key to continued success is to find the activities which best fit in with your day-to-day lifestyle. For some people, finding regular time to commit to exercising is not only difficult – it makes you feel as though you’re stuck in a rut before you begin. For others, it’s more about muscle tone and relaxation than pounding the streets to lose weight and build stamina. Then there are those of us who would rather not bother at all. Take this quiz to find out which types of exercise will be easiest for you to maintain.

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Feeling the cold? 4 reasons to stay active

I am sure you have seen it over the years... you know. that gradual decline in many people's – and maybe even your own – activity level as the end of the year nears. 'Its too dark and cold to get up early' or 'I just wa...

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