GET FIT IN 2 WEEKS

Overindulged this summer? Shape up fast with our mini workout challenge

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Whether you didn't hold back at the holiday buffet or couldn't resist sugary treats on family days out, staying on track during the warmer months can feel near impossible. Skirt now a little snug? There's no need to splurge on a gym membership to whittle down your waist or tone your thighs. Our two-week challenge offers bite-size workouts that you can easily fit around your lifestyle, boosting your motivation and giving you the results you want.

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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