Many people dread the warmer weather as it means exposing all the wobbly bits we’ve kept well hidden throughout the Winter months in that loathed skimpy bikini.
Instead of reaching for the fad diets and quick fixes that never end up being either quick or effective take advantage of the sunshine and long evenings ahead to find cheap and fun ways to tone up.
By far the most effective and easy on your pocket, running is a great way to shape up.
A 30 minute jog three to four times a week will not only get you into shape in no time but is really great for stress relief.
However going for a jog several times a week is hardly appealing, so try and mix it up a bit.
Making exercise varied is really important if you want to stick to your regime, exercise need not be a chore.
Instead of getting stuck in exercise regime, either at the gym or at home, cardio is important but mix this with yoga to provide tone as well as weight loss.
Now is particularly the best time to try any new outdoors activities you have been putting off. Tennis, cycling, rock climbing or even just getting out into the park and tossing around a frisbee.
Outdoors really not your thing? Look around for bargains reduced gym membership tends to be offered in the lead up to the Summer months.
But there really is no need to spend excessive amounts of money, getting a fab abs and toned legs can be achieved in the comfort of your own home.
Doing crunches press up and squats will have your body toned to perfection within a few weeks.
There is no point exercising and continuing to regularly consume high fat and calorific foods.
While by no means do I suggest regimented diets, cutting out excess will make a difference.
Drink plenty of water: the standard eight pints a day is always a good bet.
A cheeky tip if you’re in need of a drink: order a shot of vodka a glass of water and a slice of lemon- drop the shot in the water squeeze the lemon and voila.
It’s almost calorie free, leaves you hydrated and hangover-less.
You’ll even have a few pennies spare so you can buy that lovely bikini you’ve had your eye on.