Can the latest fitness gadgets improve your fitness in 2012?

Can you get fit just by standing still, wearing leggings or playing with a toy? The latest fitness gadgets say they can help you shed those Christmas pounds - but do they work? Emma Harrowing finds out.

4 ways to fix common skin woes

Cosmetic imperfections, like cellulite, spider veins and skin discoloration, might be hard to get rid of but you can always disguise them.

Perfect body shape plan

While we all come in different sizes and every body is unique, experts have identified four basic body shapes that all women fall into. Body shapes are largely determined by bone structure, genetics and age and, while lifestyle factors make a huge difference to the dimensions of your body, it can be difficult to change your basic shape. However, by identifying your body shape, you can work with ...

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Apple shape What is an apple shape? Apple-shaped individuals carry excess weight around their abdomens (a "spare tyre") and lack a well-defined waistline. Weight gain tends to go straight to the tummy area and results in a rounded profile.

How to exercise and eat for your body shape

While we all come in different sizes and every body is unique, experts have identified four basic body shapes that all women fall into. Body shapes are largely determined by bone structure, genetics and age and, while lifestyle factors make a huge difference to the dimensions of your body, it can be difficult to change your basic shape. However, by identifying your body shape, you can work with ...