Exercise is a critical part of staying fit and well. Even short bursts of working out can prove to be just as beneficial as a lengthy session at a gym or an intensive fitness class – as well as being a lot more practical. However, many of us struggle to find the time to travel to a gym and work out. But what if you didn’t have to? What if you could still maintain a healthy lifestyle and exercise from your home? Well, you can and we will show you how with an exciting and convenient collection of workouts you can do from your home or local neighbourhood.
Welcome
Home Workout Handbook
FULL-BODY AND CARDIO • Cardio is a major cornerstone of your exercise regimen that you shouldn’t skip out on. These workouts are key if you want to build your endurance, improve your circulation and keep your heart in excellent working order. In this section, you’ll find an array of blood‑pumping workouts that will use your entire body, from runs you can do to kickstart your day to intensive drills that are perfect for a 20-minute burst. So what are you waiting for? It’s time to get that heart beating.
Step up, SHAPE UP! • Getting fit and burning fat is as simple as putting one foot in front of the other. Personal trainer Hollie Philippa shows how you can power-walk off the pounds in just 30 minutes
ON YOUR MARKS • Want to get fit but short on time? Celebrity trainer Chris Richardson helps you run into shape by combining cardio with strength sessions…
Are you RUNNING RIGHT? • Going out for a jog can be great for your health – but poor technique or exercise gear may stop you getting the most out of your workout and even lead to injury. Take our quiz to help boost your performance
STRONGER fitter, slimmer! • Want to boost your cardio fitness without spending time in the gym? You can with trainer Matt Roberts’ 30 minute sessions
THE 30-DAY FAT BURN! • You’ll get slim and trim in just one month with this heart-pumping workout…
RAMP UP YOUR RUN (without running!) • Turning into the next Paula Radcliffe isn’t just about clocking up the miles. Find out how you can go faster and longer with these expert tips
5 exercises THAT BOOST YOUR SEX LIFE • Become a top-class athlete in the bedroom with these simple moves….
GET A BALLET BODY IN 30 DAYS • Our shape-and-sculpt ballet-inspired workout will spin you into shape in no time
Trim and tone Fast • Look longer and leaner with our 15-minute Pilates workout
There’s always time to HIIT IT! • Think you’re too busy to exercise? Keep it short ‘n’ sweet and still have fun while your at it…
LOWER BODY AND ABS • They say you should ‘never skip leg day’ and there’s a lot of truth to that. It’s easy to neglect your lower body and instead focus on cardio and upper-upper body workouts. Well, here we’ll demonstrate some easy essential exercises to keep your legs, bums and tums toned. Once you’ve mastered these workouts, you’ll be a supreme squatter, a master of ab crunches, a titan of twists and much more!
RESIZE YOUR THIGHS • Combining a deep burn with deep breathing, this thigh-firming yoga routine will help you get stronger, sexier thighs in a month
Drop it like a SQUAT! • Get leaner legs and a toned tum and bum in just 30 days with the killer leg move…
30 DAYS TO A BETTER BUM! (No squats required!) • Want a pert posterior but sick of doing squats? Try these dynamic moves for a bikini-ready bottom in just one month
JUMP TO IT! • Get fitter and firmer with this quick daily workout designed to help you burn fat AND tone up fast…
FLAT ABS IN 30 DAYS! • Our no-crunch, no-plank workout will leave you with a taut and toned tum in just one month
CRAFT YOUR CORE IN 30 DAYS (No lying down required!) • Get...