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Quick fixes for slim thighs

By slhaf | April 15, 2011

Everyone can do with a helping hand every now and then, so try these products alongside our Thin Thighs workout in the May issue of H&F. Your pins will have never looked so good! Read the rest of this entry »

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Zumba Fitness Total Body exercises

By slhaf | April 15, 2011

There’s no crime having a smile on your face while you work out, especially when the said workout is a Zumba Fitness class! If you’d like to try a class but are worried it’s not your thing, try these four moves, one for each part of your body to give you a quick taster of what to expect. Read the rest of this entry »

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Kettlebell workout – Swing yourself fit!

By slhaf | April 15, 2011

Whether you’re a gym bunny or prefer working out in the fresh air, Kettlebells are one of the most versatile pieces of kit. Using these iron weights you can get a cardio and resistance workout at the same time, and could burn up to 400 calories in just 20 minutes. Read the rest of this entry »

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England’s triumph at NikeTown bodes well for the Women’s World Cup in June 2011

By slhaf | April 1, 2011

So the lads might not have exceeded any of our expectations at the World Cup last year but this summer sees the start of the Women’s World Cup, hosted by Germany. H&F met with England’s (and Arsenal Women’s) defender Faye White and forward Ellen White at NikeTown in London, to support the girls as they designed their football boots, using Nike iD, ahead of the competition. Read the rest of this entry »

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Denise Van Outen’s favourite neck and back stretches

By slhaf | February 25, 2011

Try these easy stretch routines, that Denise Van Outen and her trainer Nicki Waterman swear by, if you’re in the later stages of pregnancy or if you’re a new mum getting used to carrying your baby, pushing the buggy and lugging the nappy changing bag around everywhere you go! Your upper body is getting a workout already, so these exercises will help to relieve tension – a massage from your partner is also highly recommended. Read the rest of this entry »

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The new NikeWomen TV advert

By slhaf | February 23, 2011

If you’re a fan of Nike, as we all are here at H&F, you’ll love the new NikeWomen TV advert, featuring top class female athletes, showing what they’re made of. If that doesn’t make you want to workout today nothing will! Read the rest of this entry »

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Actress Nikki Sanderson’s marathon training blog: month two

By slhaf | February 20, 2011

I always knew that training for the marathon was going to be extremely hard, but it’s so much more difficult than I’d imagined. It’s not just the running aspect that is challenging, but all the added extras and unknown hurdles that seem to be thrown in along the way. Don’t get me wrong, I am really enjoying the process and what I am achieving, but it is the hardest thing I have ever taken on. I have always had respect for athletes and what they do, but training for this has made me realise what they put their bodies through to become the best that they can be. Read the rest of this entry »

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Get a body like Gwyneth Paltrow, thanks to her trainer Tracy Anderson

By slhaf | February 1, 2011

She’s possibly one of the most sought-after celebrity personal trainers right now, but Tracy Anderson doesn’t mind sharing her secrets to success. Read the rest of this entry »

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Clare Nasir’s Top 20 exercise and weightloss tips

By slhaf | January 31, 2011

She hit the headlines after shedding an amazing two and a half stone in weight, and now Clare Nasir wants to share her secrets with you. Here are her top 20 tips Read the rest of this entry »