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And breathe… TAKE YOUR EXERCISE OUTSIDE AND YOUR BODY WILL THANK YOU FOR IT… TRY THESE FUN, FRESH AIR, FITNESS FIXES 1 HORSE RIDING FITNESS BENEFITS Horse riding is a great way to get outdoors while also toning those troublesome body parts where fat gets stored, especially the arms and thighs, while also working your core (the muscles that run the length of your trunk and torso), which are activated to maintain an upright posture in the saddle. INCREASE FITNESS LEVELS You’ll get better at riding through more riding (practice makes perfect), but when you’re not sitting in the saddle, work to improve your posture by sitting up straight as often as possible. There is no reason you can’t ride your horse every day, and doing so will quickly result in noticeable changes to your upper arms and upper legs, as those muscles respond to the demands of riding by toning up. OTHER HEALTH BENEFITS Many studies have shown that regular interaction with animals, especially those that you have a relationship with, signiﬁcantly reduces stress levels and promotes the release of feel-good hormones, which help your body work more effectively at burning unwanted fat stores. Being outside is also great for your wellbeing. HEART AND LUNGS RATING A leisurely trot won’t get your heart pumping or lungs burning, but the faster you go, the greater the cardiovascular beneﬁts. MUSCLES IT WILL TONE Stomach, arms, thighs. CALORIES BURNED 422* per hour (trotting pace). WORDS: Georgina Maric, Joe Warner | PHOTOGRAPHS: Getty Images *Based on a person weighing 10st 3lb G etting into great shape doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the gym slogging away on the treadmill or exercise bike. ‘One of the best ways to get ﬁtter, slimmer, healthier and happier is to go outside and take part in an activity you enjoy,’ says Joe Warner, deputy editor of Men’s Fitness magazine. ‘Jogging on a treadmill for hours is not only ineffective at burning fat, it’s also mind-numbingly tedious. And if you’re bored, you’re more likely to stop and do something exciting, and even be put off by going back there next time.’ Your best bet is to ﬁnd an activity or leisure pursuit you enjoy. ‘Getting out and about in the great outdoors is good for your health and wellbeing,’ says Joe. ‘It will lower your levels of stress, which will help you lose weight because being stressed promotes fat storage, and gives you a sense of accomplishment and achievement, which is rare after a gym session.’ Three of the best activities to help you tone up and lose weight are: 152 | MARCH 2013 152-153 outdoor hobbies FINAL.indd 152 28/1/13 09:41:13

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of At Home with Lorraine Kelly 2013

EDITOR'S LETTER
LORRAINE KELLY UPDATE
NEWS UPFRONT
SAVE THE DATE
READING BETWEEN THE LINES
BEAUTIES IN BLUE
LIGHTEN UP
BAGS OF STYLE
BUCKLE UP
IT'S A WRAP
IF THE SHOE FITS
SETTING TRENDS
THE BIG REVEAL
GET THE LOOK
LONG REIGN LORRAINE
MOTHER KNOWS BEST
AGE IS JUST A NUMBER
EXPECT THE WORST
UNPLANNED PREGNANCY
WOMEN'S HEALTH A-Z
COULD YOU BE DEPRESSED?
SLEEP EASY
GET BACK TO YOURSELF
WHAT A PAIN
LISTEN UP
CHINESE CUISINE
A TASTE OF ITALY
SNACK TIME
DRINK IT UP
EXCUSES, EXCUSES
EXERCISE'S NEW GROOVE
SPRING INTO SHAPE
OUT AND ABOUT
BEAUTY BLOOPERS
CROWNING GLORY
MAGIC MAKEOVERS
I LOVE MY NEW BODY'
FLASH A SMILE
YOUNG AT HEART
SAFELY DOES IT
LOOK AFTER THE PENNIES
THE GOOD LIFE
ROOM REVAMP
CLEAN UP YOUR ACT
WHAT A BLINDER!
TAKE TO THE FLOOR
HOW DOES YOUR GARDEN GROW?
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
THE EMERALD ISLE
SPRING BREAKS
REST AND RELAXATION
ANIMAL ACCESSORIES
A MAN'S BEST FRIEND
BEASTLY BEHAVIOUR
STYLE SAVVY
TV FAVES
LAST WORD
STOCKISTS
CRAFT NEWS
WE LOVE BEING CRAFTY!'
HOME SPUN
FRAME WORK
MAKE THE CUT
CLEVER CARDS
KNIT ONE...
SPARKLE!
KITTED OUT
THE ICING ON THE CAKE
HELLO CUPCAKE
LORRAINE'S ROAD TO SUCCESS
THE WORLD OF WORK
AN AGE OLD PROFESSION
THE ONLY WAY IS UP
JUST THE JOB
MOVE OVER, MISTER!
BEYOND THE SHOP FLOOR
THE BANK JOB
ARE YOU COVERED?
CAREFULLY DOES IT
EQUAL RIGHTS
BALANCING ACT

At Home with Lorraine Kelly 2013