Fitness

The Biggest Loser personal trainer Michelle Bridges has been helping people fight the battle of the bulge since she was 14 years old. Here, she gives her top fitness tips for over 50s: 1. You’re not too old! Don’t kid yourself you’re too old to start exercising — it’s an excuse that we like to […]

It’s common to see a few kilos creep on in winter. Not only does the cold weather cut down your outdoor exercise, but you suddenly feel hungrier and crave more comfort foods. So it’s not surprising to see, come spring, that there’s more work to do than simply bringing out your summer wardrobe. The problem […]

Does your average day in the office have you pulling out your hair by 3pm? These tips will have you feeling zen in no time.

Does your average day in the office have you pulling out your hair by 3pm? These tips will have you feeling zen in no time. Few things are as capable of restoring perspective and turbo-charging your energy levels as taking a brisk walk. Walking raises your heart rate, improves circulation and boosts your mood. And, […]

If stress reduction and improved flexibility isn’t enough to make you take up yoga here’s another reason: it could send your libido through the roof. According to a study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, regular yoga practise also enhances your sex life. The study, of 40 women aged 22 to 55, found that […]

What are your smart strategies to stop the kilo creep this year? Here's a top 10 list to give you some ideas.

What are your smart strategies to stop the kilo creep this year? Here’s a top 10 list to give you some ideas: 1. Tread well: One of the easiest, foolproof ways to train in the sun, hail or rain is on a home treadmill. If you’re a first timer, a great idea is to hire […]

Cameron Diaz has said she has never worried about her weight or what she eats, but what’s the reason behind her new gym junkie attitude and refusal to eating fried foods? The 38-year-old actress has opened up to Elle magazine about her new diet and exercise regime saying that in order to pursue her new […]

Michelle Bridges is well known for transforming Aussies on the hit show The Biggest Loser. Now she shows you how to go one step further in ditching those last few kilos in her new book, Losing the Last 5 Kilos. We asked her about her reading habits. What was the last book you read? The […]

Did you know that doing the housework, walking around the supermarket and even getting up to change the channel on the television all burn kilojoules?