Get Slim for Summer
HIPS WITH ATTITUDE Have a go at tribal bellydancing with the Hips With Attitude classes. It is drawn from ancient dances of Egypt, India, Asia, Africa and Spain.
You increase fitness and flexibility, improve posture and boost confidence and co-ordination. Classes at Lynne Miller Academy, 243 Sauchiehall Street, beginners 6.30-7.30pm Tuesdays.
Telephone Deirdre Macdonald 07753 622398 or see website: www. hipswithattitude. co. uk
IN THE ARMY NOW The British Military Fitness classes give a taste of Army life with outdoor circuit training courtesy of current or ex- British Army fitness professionals.
Classes in evenings and at weekends at Kelvingrove and Bellahouston Parks, and are a challenging way to shed lbs fast while building strength and cardiovascular ability. You must sign up for a minimum of three months, at GBP29 a month.
Tel: 0870 241 2517 or see www. britmilfit. com
GYM ‘N’ TONIC If you envy the sculpted body-shape of Madonna or Kim Cattrall, give the Gyrotonics Expansion System a go.
A US innovation developed originally for dancers, you use a resistance machine derived from yoga, tai chi, dance, swimming and gymnastics, which improves physical alignment, deep muscle control, and makes muscles toned.
Tel Penny Withers Studio on 0141 270 7557 or see www. pennywithers. com
WEAR THE RIGHT SHOES Many brands of shoes that can help you lose weight can be found on the website www. lovethoseshoes. com.
Power Diet Sports Shoes, for example, claim to burn up to 300 calories in a 30-minute walk thanks to heavy inner soles made of weights and foam.
Or check out the Earth shoes with Negative Heel Technology, which mimics the action of walking on a treadmill, burning more calories while aligning body posture correctly.
DRINK TEA Birt & Tang, the makers of Chinese herbal tea, have some great tasting ranges that claim to aid weight loss and help with your battle against the bulge.
Organic Osmanthus Tea, for example, contains oolong tea, which can accelerate weight loss by boosting metabolism.
It can also help block the fattening effect of carbohydrates.
Stockists include Holland & Barrett, Tesco and Sainsbury’s Also check out the website www. birtandtang. co. uk
WRAP IT UP Universal contour wraps use natural clay and salts from the Dead Sea to exfoliate and cleanse the skin, detoxify the body, and tighten loose tissue, guaranteeing lasting inch-loss.
You should lose a minimum of 6in with the full body wrap or you will not be charged. And if you have not maintained a loss of at least 6in for days, you will be wrapped free.
It costs GBP55 per wrap. Call Medespa on 0141 333 9399, or see www. medespa. com
USE YOUR COMMON SENSE The best way to lose weight is to exercise regularly and eat sensibly. Incorporate exercise into your everyday routine; for example, get off the bus or train a stop earlier; take the stairs instead of the lift; walk back from the supermarket – shopping bags will act as free weights to tone your arms. You could also get up 20mins earlier and do 10mins jogging on the spot, 5mins on stomach crunches and 5mins on squats.
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