Women's Fitness

UPGRADE YOUR WORKOUT

Have you been putting off that exercise session? Even fitness fanatics find the lure of the sofa stronger than the appeal of a workout occasionally. But there’s one tactic the experts swear by for keeping things interesting, and that’s to try something new and challenging. Science backs this up – one study from the University of Florida found that people who vary the type of exercise they do are up to 63 per cent more likely to adhere to a workout schedule than those who don’t. The important thing is to select an activity that you enjoy, and this summer there is arguably more choice than ever before. You can strap on a heart rate monitor and squat jump your way to the

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