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Finding the time to exercise

By Giulia Draycott

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Dancing less strictly

With the wave of interest in dance prompted by the reality shows, there is now a wider range of classes available in more styles of dance than ever before. You can choose a style that involves dancing with a partner - such as salsa, swing and ballroom. Or go it alone with today's street styles - like funk, hip hop and jazz dance.

If you're looking for a fun way to exercise, learn some new moves and meet new people, dancing regularly will boost your health and happiness in more ways than one. You'll be upping your heart rate, as well as toning your legs, bum and tum, all while you're gaining a new skill and literally having a ball.

Indulge in a gym membership

If you're still not sure about getting active outside or on the dance floor, you could of course indulge yourself with a monthly gym membership (preferably without expensive tie-ins). A gym might not be your idea of heaven, but when the weather is wild outside, it could provide a welcome sanctuary for your fitness aspirations.

You'll get advice and encouragement from the fitness instructors. You'll probably find a whole range of different classes available. Plus if you choose a health club with a spa, you may well be able to entice yourself into developing a regular pilates or yoga regime with the promise of a long, hot soak in the jacuzzi afterwards...