SHAPING UP

If you spend a lot of time watching television, get up during the adverts and have a walk around the house.

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Resistance bands can help strengthen muscles, as can using your own body weight or dumbbells.

Shaping Up: Why getting stronger matters more than getting lighter

Build up your strength, with resistance bands being useful to do this.

Shaping Up: The autumn reset – five habits to feel better before winter

Add 10 minutes doing a workout at home to your daily routine to help maintain your activity.

Shaping Up: Why you feel more tired when you become less active

Helping in the garden, with the watering or tidying up is a great activity.

Shaping Up: Five easy ways to keep the kids active during the school holidays

Enjoy the food and stop when you feel satisfied. Photo posed by model

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If you have a barbecue on Saturday, enjoy it, then get back to your normal routine at the next meal.

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Dehydration is a common issue when feeling tired and low on energy during warm weather.

Shaping Up: Why you feel more tired in hot weather

Water plays a role in almost every function of the body and without enough of it, your body cannot perform at its best.

Shaping Up: Why water is the most underrated health tool

Get more protein into your diet, especially fruit and vegetables.

Shaping Up: The summer countdown has started

West Midlands town ranked 4th best place to exercise in the UK: Here's why

Shaping Up: The simple reset many people need right now

If you feel stuck in that tired and hungry cycle, start by looking at your sleep first.

Shaping Up: Why you crave junk food when you are tired

A good routine should fit around your life, not take over it.

Shaping Up: Why your routine feels harder than it should

You don’t need an intense routine to get benefits, a short home workout can be perfect.

Shaping Up: The real reason you feel better after exercise

Sauces add flavour to our food, but be careful with their calorie content.

Shaping Up: The hidden calories that could be slowing your progress

Take advantage of the local parks to enjoy a family walk to keep active. Photo posed by models

Shaping Up: How to stay on track during the school holidays
The Easter break is coming up this weekend. For a lot of people that means routines go out the window.
Graham Low

Even a short workout at home can help bring you back into control.

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A brisk walk can be a great way to get exercise.

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A light walk on a Sunday helps the recovery if out the night before.

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Scale weight is one of the least reliable ways to measure progress, especially in the early weeks.

Shaping Up: Why scale weight is a terrible way to measure your progress

Resistance bands are an ideal accessory to help you when exercising at home.

Shaping Up: The biggest fitness myths that hold people back

A few stretches or exercises at home can be a good way to ease back into a regime for a healthy lifestyle.

Shaping Up: How to reset after the festive season

It is important to keep your body hydrated, and drinking plenty of water helps.

Shaping Up: How to reset after a big weekend

Consistency is the key in maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Shaping Up: How to stop overthinking your fitness routine

Opportunities to workout at home can be beneficial during the colder weather to maintain a healthier exercise routine.

Shaping Up: The three habits you need for a healthier winter

Before having a coffee, drink a glass of water once you are up.

Shaping Up: Why your morning routine matters

Working out in a group session can be a good way of keeping on top of maintaining a healthy lifestyle.

Shaping Up: Why you’re not seeing results – and how to fix it
It can be really frustrating when you feel like you’re putting in the effort but not seeing the results you want. Maybe you’ve been eating better, going to the gym, or doing home workouts, but the scales aren’t moving.
Graham Low

Going for a walk is a good way of getting regular exercise and contributing towards an active lifestyle.

Shaping Up: How to beat the autumn slump

Fitness classes are a great way to stay active as the darker nights settle in.

Shaping Up: Staying motivated as the nights draw in

Even getting out for a brisk walk as the autumn develops is a good for of exercise.

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A selection of healthy foods that are good to get into your diet during the autumn.

Shaping Up: How you can keep your immune system strong during autumn

A regular indoor fitness class is a good way to get into a routine to maintain your exercising.

Shaping Up: How to avoid the post-summer slump now autumn has arrived

A group walking together for exercise.

Shaping Up: Why walking is one of the most underrated summer workouts

Strength training helps build muscle, which boosts your metabolism and helps you burn more calories even when you're resting.

Shaping Up: Why you are not losing weight – even though you are exercising more

Beware common injuries if preparing for next month's Great North Run.

Shaping Up: How to avoid common injuries when training for the Great North Run

A family bike ride is a great way to exercise.

Shaping Up: Is it OK to take a break from the gym over the summer period?

Beamish Museum is a great place to clock up the miles while enjoying exercising.

Shaping Up: How to get the kids moving this summer – without complaints

Exercising in a group environment can help your motivation.

Shaping Up: Motivation through community –how group training boosts your effort

The challenge includes deadlifts.

Shaping Up: ‘LOW’ROX – a fun fitness challenge for everyone

Weight loss injections such as Mounjaro have become more and more popular.

Shaping Up: Why there is no shame in using weight loss jabs

Even a 15 to 20-minute jog early in the morning can make a big difference.

Shaping Up: Why lighter mornings are the best time to exercise

fitness, sport, friendship and healthy lifestyle concept - group of happy teenage friends or sportsmen exercising and doing push-ups at boot camp

Shaping Up: Why the lighter nights can raise your motivation and your results

Outdoor exercise will keep you feeling refreshed as spring heads towards the summer.

Shaping Up: The science behind spring fatigue: How to fight seasonal slumps

Maintaining a healthy diet is important when injured.

Shaping Up: How to stay motivated when you are injured

Lunges are a good way to exercise the legs and help strengthen them.

Shaping Up: Don’t skip leg day: Why it’s more important than you think!

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The East Coast Fitness community's annual Christmas night out.

Shaping Up: A night to remember with East Coast Fitness

Compound movements such as bench presses work multiple muscle groups simultaneously, promoting efficient toning.

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You can enjoy your festive favourite coffees and hot chocolates while making healthier choices.

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Embracing the outdoors, either for a run or even walking, is beneficial to your health and wellbeing.

Shaping Up: Fitness tips to combat winter blues and stay active during colder mo...

Healthy foods to boost immune system that are hgh in antioxidants, minerals and vitamins.

Shaping Up: Boost your immune system through exercise and nutrition

Prioritising your sleep as much as your workouts is an important part of the recovery process.

Shaping Up: Recovering to your best: The power of rest and recovery in fitness

Regular exercise is good not only for your physical wellbeing but also your mental health.

Shaping Up: How to build mental resilience through exercise

Eggs are a good protein-rich food for a post-workout – along with lean meats or plant-based alternatives like beans.

Shaping Up: The role of nutrition in muscle recovery

Compound lifts include exercises like squats, deadlifts, bench presses, and overhead presses.

SHAPING UP: The power of strength training with compound lifts for men

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