Forget fad diets and creams. Exercise is the ingredient to firm, tighten and condition those trouble spots. This resistance-training programme will tighten your thighs, legs, bottom, back, arms and abs.

The workout
This 45-minute workout should be done two to three times a week for eight weeks. For optimum results, include a 20-minute brisk walk afterwards. Be sure to drink two litres of still water a day.

The idea is to train hard and fast. Move quickly from exercise to exercise. Don't wait around with the rest periods in-between sets. Your muscles will tighten and flabby bits will firm up.

What you'll need

Light dumbbells - 2/3 kg maximum
An exercise mat
Dyna-Band

These three pieces of equipment will cost approximately £20.00 and are available from any leading sports retailer.

Warm up

Gently run on the spot for three minutes. This is a safe and effective way to raise your pulse rate.
Perform 15 star jumps.
Repeat running on the spot for a further two minutes.

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