Seven new workouts to try

Bored with your regular yoga and Pilates classes? Maybe it's time to shape up to a different routine. Jini Reddy reports.

Body strategy

Your questions answered by fitness expert Joanna Hall.

How to lose … your bingo wings

Do attempt three to four sets of 20 repetitions of tricep chair dips or weights about 10 minutes before you go out in a strappy dress. A short, intense session of arm exercises will leave your muscles instantly "pumped" and they will retain that firmness for some time. Soon you, too, could have arms like Halle Berry's (right).

Seven deadly sins of fitness

Did you know exercise can lead to ingrowing toenails, spinal injuries and saggy breasts? It's time to act, says Peta Bee.

Don’t lose it – just use it

The over-55s are colonising the nation's gyms - but is it a good idea to work up a sweat in later life? Absolutely, says Peta Bee.

No strain, no gain?

The UK's first dedicated flexibility centre opens next week. But is stretching actually any good for you? Peta Bee investigates.

Work that bump, help your baby

Exercise in pregnancy is great, claims a new report. Too right, says Peta Bee, who swam and jogged daily until her son's birth - even though she had to wear three sports bras.

Seven perfect daily moments

Body-clock experts believe that all our routine activities have an optimal time slot. So how do you plan a 24-hour schedule to benefit your health? By Peta Bee.