Find it hard to exercise in the winter weather?

Winter-proof your work-out!

Summoning the motivation to exercise in winter can be tough, so try these tips to get you up and out - and feeling good about it.

1. Have a back-up plan

There can be times when the weather may put you off a run around the park. So always have an alternative exercise plan, such as swimming or a work-out DVD.

2. Don't feel guilty

Only exercise on days when you're motivated. As long as you're doing your weekly quota - five 30-minute sessions. Theres no need to feel guilty if you don't fancy it on one particular day.

3. Reward yourself

For working out with a hearty bowl of soup, a hot relaxing bath or a small glass of wine. The lure of a treat can help you get through!

Tone Up For The New Year

Did you eat to much after christmas? Do you eat to much in general? LOL

Well, try these simple exercises and you feel look and feel much better!

Basic Crunch-

Lie flat on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor. Place your hands lightly behind your head for support. Using your abdominal muscles lift your shoulders a few inches off the ground, pause briefly and return to start position. Complete at least one set of 10-12 reps.

Standing Towel Circle-

Stand tall and hold a small towel (or resistance band) taut overhead. Contract abs and slowly draw a large, wide circle over your head and around your torso with your hands. Keep towel pulled taut throughout. Return to beginning position and reverse the circular direction. Complete at least one set of 8-10 reps in each direction.

Oblique Twist With Ball-

Begin by sitting on the ball. Walk feet forward until ball is resting under your back -- body is now parallel to the floor. Place hands lightly behind head for support. Using your abdominal muscles slowly crunch up lifting your shoulder blades off of the ball and rotate left shoulder toward right hip. Return to starting parallel position and repeat then switch sides.

Remember to warm up before you start intense exercise and a healthy lifestyle is diet related as well, so eat a balanced diet!