Keeping Fit

One of the most popular New Year resolutions made each year is to get fit, but how many see it through? Not many, according to research* released in December 2007 which stated that 71% of people failed in their attempt, probably preferring the comfort of their sofa. Joanna Hall, one of the UK’s leading fitness and walking experts and co-founder of Walkactive, has five top tips that get results. The good bit is that there isn’t a gym in sight.

If you want to lose weight, tone up and get fit then you should just “get stuck in” and “don’t diet” according to Nell McAndrew. She adds that putting off exercise means putting on weight.

It’s time to forget the celebrity workout Christmas DVD and hit the dance floor for a healthier body with Warner Music Entertainment’s DanceFloor Workout DVD Volume 1. DanceFloor Workout embraces the very best chart topping tracks and wraps them up in a series of great workouts guaranteed to help you lose weight, get in shape and get fit.

December is a good time to start considering which New Year’s resolutions will be made for 2008. Top of most people’s lists is taking more exercise. Listed below are 10 good reasons why it’s a beneficial step to get fitter and start the New Year as you mean to go on by signing up for the Great Scottish walk.

Imagine all the legendary silhouette-sleeking power of Pilates - but with the cardiovascular benefits of an aerobics class, or a step workout. And imagine feeling amazing - and seeing results - in just 10 sessions. TenPilates is London’s newest Pilates destination for women and men seeking a slimmer figure, toned muscles and fast results.

We all like to overindulge over the festive season - with so much food and drink on offer its hard to say no! We worked so hard to get in shape to fit into that sought after party dress and then come Christmas Eve undo all our good work!

They captivated the nation with their outrageous moves and classy choreography as they stormed to victory in the BBC1 Dance X series - Young stars Phoenix, Marcquelle, Marie, Claire and Rana are back with a bang to guide you through the ultimate post-Christmas workout with their new DVD Dance Xtreme: The Workout - set to hit stores on Boxing Day.

RIAS is encouraging people to beat the bulge this Christmas by being more active. The over 50s insurer has joined together with the National Trust to promote a range of walks that open up the great outdoors to young and old alike; a perfect way to walk off the Christmas turkey while spending more time with the family!

Elliot Zissman, director of Totally Fitness, has been picked to be one of only 30 business men and women chosen each year out of thousands of entrants to receive the prestigious Young Gun award. Young Guns are recognised for their outstanding entrepreneurial skills and business wit.

Karen Hardy and Erin Boag, the stars of BBC 1’s Strictly Come Dancing, bring you the ultimate in dance based fitness DVDs. Strictly Come Dancing has created dance fever all over the country and now it is possible to re-create the renowned steps at home whilst keeping fit.