In shape FOR LIFE

Stuck in a cycle of getting fit and falling off the wagon? Here's how to adopt healthier habits-for good!

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We've all been there - losing weight, only to regain it quickly, or starting a new workout routine and the momentum dwindles after just a few weeks. Maintaining the lifestyle we know will keep us in shape can feel difficult at best and impossible at worst. But with a few little tweaks, you can reach your goals and stay on track. Read on to discover clever ways to stay motivated and get stuck into our beginner-friendly workouts that promise body-boosting benefits.

1. BITE-SIZE workouts

Simple daily exercises to stay on track

It's quite natural for our weight to fluctuate, especially during the winter. Whether the long, dark evenings had you reaching for chocolate, or you relied on hearty bowls of carbs to beat a seasonal slump, noticing your clothes are now a little snug doesn't have to cause panic. There's also no need to splurge on a gym membership to whittle down your waist or tone your thighs. Our bite-size workouts can easily fit around your lifestyle, boosting your motivation and giving you results in as little as two weeks...

Add NEAT

Short for 'non-exercise activity thermogenesis', NEAT is the energy used when doing things outside of formal exercise. 'Even trivial physical activities increase our metabolic (calorie-burning) rate,' says sports coach Craig Dyce. These actions add up, so keep active every day!

Scrub the bathroom

This involves bending and lifting, which uses your main muscle groups. You can burn 100 calories per half hour of vigorous cleaning.

Run up the stairs

Using 50% more energy than a walk because you're going against gravity, stair-climbing gives your heart and lung function a boost and strengthens your thighs, calves and bum. Aim to go up and down five times.

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