just below your thumb, or against the artery in your neck. Count the pulse for 30 seconds and multiply by two.Check your score according to the table below - a lower measurement suggests you have good cardio fitness, while a higher score suggests room

Think walking doesn't really count in the fitness stakes? Think again.Walking for 10 minutes (or, ideally, more) a day contributes to the 150 active minutes a week you should be aiming for to help improve your overall health and wellbeing, reduce

Nike Training Club by Nike IncFor iPhone, iPod touch and iPad; freeThis training app is a personal trainer for you anytime, anywhere. There are 60 custom-built workouts to target all areas of your body ranging from broad 45 minute, to focussed 15 minute workouts. The app also inc...

Fancy setting yourself a personal challenge, need inspiration to kickstart your fitness, or just want a day out with like-minded runners, swimmers, walkers or cyclists? Take inspiration from our pick of 2011/2012 races and sports events below

Do you consider yourself fit, only to find yourself struggling for breath when you run upstairs? Yes, we find that frustrating too. But don't be disheartened, sometimes it's hard to keep track of improvements in your fitness when you're training

Fit & FabulousWhether you're a yoga buff, runner or Zumba addict, pregnancy shouldn't mean the end of your fitness activities. Make sure you follow medical advice, but don't wave goodbye to the gym just because you're expecting.Specialist maternity

1. TUNE IN, TONE UPUse your iPod to turn your living room into a home gym. For just £1.19, the iFitness gives you 12 routines, including muscle building, abdominal defining and weight loss. Use tins of baked beans, 64p, as weights, add a resistance

Sequoia Spa, The Grove, Hertfordshire The Grove and its stunning spa, Sequoia, have some of the best fitness facilities we have ever come across in a spa hotel. Take a dip in the ozone-filtered indoor pool, try out the Technogym Excite equipment

1. Reverse lunge with high kneeTarget: glutes, thighs, hip flexorFrom standing, keeping your body upright take a long stride backwards with your right leg. Your rear knee should be just off the floor and your left thigh parallel to the floor. Drive forward and upwards with your ...

fitness fundamentals: strength, cardio, core, balance and flexibility, but rather than spending an hour being yelled at by a menacing ex-military man this class will get you fit while you’re actually having fun!Trainers Sonja Moses and Brian Cochrane