Fitness

The nation is suddenly waking up to the realisation that a very considerable percentage of the population is overweight. This would be worrying were the problem confined to adults but the fact that so many children are overweight - many to the point of being described as ‘clinically obese' - is far more concerning.

Turn your home into the gym in 2012, as picking up a mop or duster can not only make a contribution to fitness and health - but it can also keep your house spick and span as an added bonus!

Powerspin® promises to offer a quick way to fabulous arms when used for just minutes each day. It has been designed to be used at home, while on the telephone or when making the dinner!

Hed Kandi Presents Fit & Fabulous 2012, their second fitness inspired release! This uplifting compilation includes an exclusive selection of handpicked dancefloor anthems from Hed Kandi resident DJ record boxes across the globe aimed at getting you into shape, looking fit and fabulous for all the glamorous events, holiday and parties you will be attending in 2012 and beyond.

Put your diet failures behind you and let Ki Fit unlock the mystery of your metabolism.

Sally Gunnell OBE is the greatest female athlete this country has ever produced and the only woman in history to have ever concurrently held all four major championship gold medals - Olympic, World, Commonwealth and European as well as the World record. As an energetic mother of three, Sally is always keen to draw on her wealth of knowledge and experience to help inspire and encourage families to get active and healthy.

COMPETITION NOW CLOSED

Congratulations to Ursula Bingham, Maidstone.

Runners from all over Manchester and beyond will be taking part in the K-Swiss City of Manchester 10k on Sunday 3rd July to raise thousands of pounds for charity.

After one too many mince pies, Running Trax 2 is at the ready to provide you with the motivation to spur you towards the peak of physical fitness.

Author: Sean Foy
ISBN 978-0-7611-5419-8
Price: £14.99

With this fitness programme there are no excuses- everybody can fit 10 minutes of exercise into their lives. You could do it while the bath's running, or in that 10 minutes before the programme you want to watch is on, or even whilst your dinner is cooking.

Does your exercise programme need updating?  Get in shape this summer as Cheryl Hersey looks at the hottest new fitness trends around.