Weightlifting. Does the mere mention of the word conjure up images of an oiled-up Mr Universe, pumping iron and posing on the podium? Well, put down that baby oil…because you don’t have to want arms like Arnie’s to benefit from a set of dumbbells.
As well as toning you up and improving your body confidence, regular strength training could help boost your slimdown: as you build lean muscle your metabolism increases, which means your body burns more energy, even when you’re resting. And you don’t need to wait until you’ve lost weight to give it a try – anyone, at any fitness level, can start including strength training as part of their Body Magic.