PATH OF most LEAST RESISTANCE

There’s no piece of kit more versatile than the resistance band – small, lightweight and, if used correctly, ready to fire up your muscles to their full kJ-burning potential. Happily, most of us have one stashed away somewhere.

“Resistance bands can help to strengthen a greater range of motion,” says exercise physiologist Dr Ailish McLaughlin. This is because the band allows for specific joint movement, which may get missed during traditional exercises. “You can get better control and strength within those isolated motions,” adds McLaughlin. “This can be a really effective training stimulus for getting stronger and moving better.”

Not too shabby at all. With that in mind, McLaughlin has developed this fourweek challenge to help you move better, get fitter and have more energy.

WORKOUT 1 LOWER BODY

Perform this workout as a circuit (5 moves = 1 circuit). Beginner? Go for 3 rounds of the circuit. Advanced? Try