Fitness Tip: Don’t relax your abs as you lower your chest away from your knees during a crunch. You need to sustain the contraction on the way down.

Fitness Tip: Don’t avoid carbs. Your body needs them to fuel a workout, so reach for fruit or high-fibre crackers an hour beforehand and include some protein.

Fitness Tip: Packing your two-piece away for winter means that you won’t think about how you’ll look in it until about April.

Fitness Tip: Pay attention to what you are eating. Ask yourself if you really are hungry, or if something else is going on that’s causing you to turn to food.

Fitness Tip: Yoga can help you feel centred. It stretches and strengthens your body, improves your breathing and awareness, and empowers your mind.