Women's Fitness

STRONG FOR SPRING

For an effective workout that you can do anywhere, look no further. This full-body circuit will not only burn fat and boost metabolic rate, but the resistance from the weights will also increase muscle mass. ‘This workout will help build muscle, increase bone density and improve fitness, decreasing the risk of health concerns such as heart disease, cardiovascular disease and stroke,” says Autumn Sahar, personal trainer and Core Balance ambassador.

‘Those who lift weights have a higher metabolic rate,’ explains Sahar. ‘This is because muscle tissue is more metabolically active than fat tissue, which encourages the body to build lean muscle tissue, giving you that toned and

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