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InvestBuying gym equipment to

use at home might sound pricy, but by taking away the commute between your house and the gym, and the need for any childcare while you work out, you’re more likely to use it long-term. Browse sites such as eBay for second-hand bargains which are on sale local to you, or try looking on Tesco Direct for equipment and accessories where you can use Clubcard Boost to make big savings.

DoBraving the cold to exercise

might not be everyone’s first choice to shape up, especially when it gets dark early, but walking to burn calories is the easiest way to go from couch to 5k – plus it’s

free. Visit nhs.uk/livewell to download a Walking For Health guide, packed with fun ways to make walking part of your routine.

WatchCan’t afford or can’t find a gym

class you like? Then do your own at home. Not only does it mean that you can break out a sweat in private, you can tailor the class for you. Loved ITV’s Dancing On Ice? Look for Daniel Whiston’s Dance Fit DVD (£10.99, out now). Pro skater Dan will whip you into shape like his celeb partners!

DownloadAre you getting at least 150 minutes of moderate exercise

a week? That’s the recommended level for 19 to 64-year-olds, according to the NHS. Track how much you are doing with free app Strava Running & Cycling, on Android and IOS. You can record workouts, plus see how well you are doing against friends and other users.

ReadWant to know how A-listers get into jaw-dropping shape? Well, they have

help, in the form of trainer Dalton Wong. You can pay a fraction of the price with his new book The Feelgood Plan (£14.99, Ebury Press, out 7 Jan). What’s more, his plan only takes 15 mins a day.

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Feel pressured to sign up to the gym in January, then rarely go? You’re not alone. Brits throw away £37 million a year on unused gym memberships, exercise classes and slimming groups. Don’t start the year in the red. Save your pennies and try these instead…

Get your sweat on – in style…Who says you need to spend a huge fortune on workout gear? Just head to the high street for some bargains. Primark has a range of trainers which look great and do the job – from just £10 a pair. And if you need workout gear, try New Look’s new Active Wear range – perfect for yoga, dance and running, the mix-and-match buys won’t break the bank.

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Stuck with leftovers you end up throwing away? You’re not alone. The average family throws away £60 of food per month. So why not turn leftover veg into healthy soups – warm and filling on a winter’s day, or freeze them and they’re ready to heat when you need an easy lunch. Here are our top three buys…

Bosch Hand Blender MSM6B150GB, £20, Sainsbury’s. A great-value but powerful option for those with limited kitchen space.

Morphy Richards Soup Maker, £50, Debenhams. Perfect for big chunky bits or smooth – this makes soup in the time you’ve watched Corrie.

Cuisinart SSB1U Soup Maker, £126, John Lewis. Sleek and chic, it’s also ideal to crush ice and make smoothies in the hotter weather.

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take in the great vistas. Using specially

designed poles, your body will burn even more calories as your arms will get as much of a workout as your legs, which also means reduced stress on your joints. ◆ SkiiNg Not only will you be breathing in tons of fresh air and getting an enviable

tan in the process, six hours of skiing a day will mean you’re burning 3,000 calories. You’ll also tone up all over (and strengthen your core), boost your immunity and lose around 5lb in a week. What’s not to love? ◆ SurF Fun for the whole family, combine a coastal holiday with surfing lessons. Even if you don’t manage to stand up the whole time you’re riding the waves, paddling will help tone your

upper body and shoulders, plus surfing can help to boost mood and depression. You’ll burn around 200 cals per hour – just don’t forget to take a snug wetsuit if you’re braving the slightly chilly UK waters.

Book a smarter holiday…Thinking about booking a winter holiday? Forget the waist-expanding buffets and get active instead. You’ll have so much fun you won’t realise the calories you are burning. Just book early to get the best deals…

Is the average extra weight UK adults will be carrying post Christmas, says the British Dietetic Association. The run-up to the festive period means an indulgence of an extra 500 cals a day,

with the average Brit consuming 6,000 cals on Christmas Day – the

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