Want an Olympian challenge? We test Victoria Pendleton's fast 'n’ furious bike cardio workout What is it? A 30-minute spinning-style class geared to push you to your fitness edge. Based on world champion and Olympic gold medallist Victoria Pendleton’s own training, it’s split into high resistance and heart-pumping speed intervals, with active recovery periods. The fast pace sees you race around an imaginary...

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With this simple workout, you’ll soon be the proud owner of your very own toned tum! Ever walked into a gym and suddenly been overcome with abs envy? According to a new survey conducted by Multipower Sportsfood, 34 per cent of women are drawn to the mid-sections of their fellow female gym-goers.  So, if your main focus when you hit the gym is getting a...

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Want to amp up the running? Here's a plan to help you go from okay to awesome and reach your goal like a pro in just 12 weeks! This 12-week plan is multi-dimensional. Each week includes a tempo session, where you push your maximum sustainable speed, an interval session where you raise your lactate threshold, a short run to flush out the lactic acid and a long, steady-state run to...

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Get your arms in great shape with these variations of the classic tricep dip 1. TRICEP DIP REPS: 15 BENEFITS: This move tones your upper arms and helps develop strength. Control the intensity by changing the position of your legs or by placing a weight on your lap.- Sit on the edge of a bench or chair, and place your palms face down next...

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If you're new to meditation or not quite ready to join a week-long retreat, you can start reaping the benefits of this exercise now, right in your lounge room.  Meditation cheat sheet 1. Practise regularly “Meditation training is just like physical training; the more regularly you do it, the stronger you’ll get.” 2. Create a routine“Find a spot that fits well with your life and daily routine.”...

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Check out our pick of the top 10 top health, beauty and fitness blogs There’s a lot to love about the internet – ASOS, Ryan Gosling memes (a personal H&F fave) and hilarious cat GIFs for a start. There are definitely days when we can waste hours clicking on websites dedicated to fun stuff, but not actually learn a thing. But, a wealth of...

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