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YOUR SPRING ACTION PLAN

Warmer weather is on the way, but if you’re feeling slightly too attached to your cosy, concealing jeans and jumpers, we feel you. We’ve devised a doable month-long routine to help you get in shape fast. Each week, there’s a full-body workout featuring just four exercises, plus a couple of short walks in the spring sunshine.

Walking is one of the best ways to improve fitness and burn calories, especially when you’re pushed for time. And we can’t think of a better way to welcome the new season than getting outside and watching nature transform as you do the same.

Step it up

WALKING WORKOUT 1:

THE LONG, SLOW FAT-BURNER (40 MINUTES)

Start at a slow-to-moderate pace for 5 minutes. Then speed up to a moderate-to-brisk pace for 5 minutes. Repeat a total of 4 times.

WALKING WORKOUT 2:

THE HILLY ONE (25 MINUTES)

Find a route that includes at least 15 minutes of hill walking. Start your 25-minute route with a 5-minute walk at

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