The Insanity workout has swept the States in a storm of burpees, one legged push ups and killer jump squats. So what is it really like? Kirstie Amara Espiritu takes you through her own experience step by whip-ass step
Itching to get out and move? Fitness legend Matt Roberts has chosen five outdoor workouts for Healthista that require little or no equipment and can be started by absolute beginners or old hands - today. Here's how
Sian Toal is a fitness model and trainer to celebs including the designer Kelly Hoppen - oh, and she is also the current European Bikini Model Champion. So how exactly does she get and keep that body? Clue: hard work mostly and the odd cocktail...
Working out curbs appetite, a new study has found and if you need some motivation take those sprints, here's some: the most seriously sweat-worthy exercise options led to the fewest calories eaten. Now that's a reason to get off the sofa.
Ten minutes into her run or circuit, Anna Magee feels the worry wash away, like having a bona-fide emotional shower, she says. Now, researchers at Princeton University have proven her right and found that exercise makes the brain better able to cope with stress and anxiety
It's Week Two of Healthista's 12 week Body Challenge. Charm Walker Smith, 35 from London is being tortured - sorry, coached - by trainer Anya Lahiri at celeb fitness haunt Barry's Bootcamp and also seeing leading nutritionist Alli Godbold. She's blogging weekly - and honestly - about what happens. This week she finds despite every good intention there are times when a bit of booze is absolutely, positively essential. Notwithstanding, she HAS lost inches already...