Toning up doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg

<p>It won't come as a surprise that January is the most popular time of year for new gym memberships, work-out gear and health food subscriptions. After all the Christmas parties and dinners, most of us are carrying around a little extra weight, and with a new year comes a fresh start and 'new me' mentality, with many making new years resolutions to get fitter and tone up.</p><p>But after an expensive December, forking out for a gym membership can seem a bit expensive. Not to mention time-consuming (half the time is spent on getting there and back in the first place) and uncomfortably busy &ndash; all that standing around and queuing just to use the treadmill, and being watched by other gym-goers as they wait for your machine to free up, can put anyone off joining the crowds on a cold and miserable January evening.</p><p>So why not save those pennies (it's the year to be <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/lagom-trend" target="_blank">Lagom</a> after all), and achieve your health goals from the warmth and comfort of your home. No time or money wasted, and absolutely no queuing.</p><p>Here are 9 ways to get fit in January, without leaving the house. From cardio to core strength, we've got you covered. Make 2017 your fittest year yet!</p><h2>1. Treat yourself to some new workout gear</h2><p>When you look and feel the part, it's easier to feel motivated to start exercising. Mix and match from our affordable <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/collections/womens/D28M2G2C1,default,sc.html#http://direct.asda.com/george/collections/womens/D28M2G2C1,default,sc.html" target="_blank">athletics range</a> to create your perfect workout outfit.</p><h2>2. Dance like nobody's watching</h2><p>Dance along to the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/dvd-chart/dvd-zumba-slimdown-party-gwp/910002846465" target="_blank">Zumba Slimdown Party DVD</a> for a selection of high-energy workout routines designed to improve health and fitness.</p><p><img alt="zumba-3" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/zumba_GL?scl=1">                                                    </p><h2>3. Put on some energetic music</h2><p>Dance, skip, box, squat or do jumping jacks to the <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/compilation-cds/cd-ultimate-fitness-4-cds-of-great-workout-music/910002385742" target="_blank">ultimate fitness workout music CD</a>, with up-beat tracks like Under Control by Calvin Harris, Sexy Back by Justin Timberlake, Timber by Pitbull, Earthquake by Labrinth, Waka Waka by Shakira, and Ain't Got No, I Got Life by Nina Simone and Groovefinder.</p><iframe allowfullscreen class="giphy-embed" frameborder="0" height="234" src="//giphy.com/embed/L253rIFQkyXSg" width="480"></iframe><p><a href="http://giphy.com/gifs/L253rIFQkyXSg">via GIPHY</a></p><h2>4. Tone your tummy</h2><p>Tone your tummy with <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/dvds/dvd-charlotte-crosby-belly-blitz/910001743933" target="_blank">Charlotte Crosby's Belly Blitz workout DVD</a>. The English reality TV personality presents this instructional fitness programme featuring three-minute routines designed to help tone and flatten the belly.</p><p> <img alt="charlotte-2" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/charlotte-2_GL?scl=1">                                                                                                                            </p><h2>5. Blitz your bottom</h2><p>Want a perky posterior? Charlotte has also got you covered in the bottom department, too! <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/dvds/dvd-charlotte-crosby/910002306541" target="_blank">Charlotte Crosby's Bum Blitz workout DVD</a> featuring three-minute routines is designed to help burn fat and get a toned bum.</p><p>                                                                                     <img alt="dvd__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/dvd__square_GL?scl=1" style="height: 581px; width: 600px;"></p><h2>6. Work out with Joe Wicks</h2><p>If you haven't heard of Joe Wicks and his 'Lean in 15' plans, where have you been?! The personal trainer and Instagram sensation is everywhere, spreading the word about eating proper food and working out in short, sharp 15 minutes 'HiiT' workouts. His <a href="http://groceries.asda.com/product/dvd-chart/dvd-lean-in-15-the-body-coach-joe-wicks/910002843510" target="_blank">new DVD</a> contains 3 hours of workouts for different levels, and his infectious enthusiasm definitely won't let you quit. Read our interview with the man himself <a href="https://www.asda.com/good-living/article/joe-wicks" target="_blank">here.</a></p><p><img alt="joewicks-2" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/joewicks-2_GL?scl=1">                                                                                                                          </p><h2>7. Try Davina's 30-day workout challenge</h2><p>Davina's been doing fitness DVDs for years, and this one (<a href="http://groceries.asda.com/product/dvd-chart/dvd-davina-30-day-fat-burn/910002849288" target="_blank">30 day fat burn</a>) takes you through 30 days of fat burning and muscle toning. The programme consists of six ten-minute exercises including 'Boxfit', 'The Ultimate Fat Burner', 'HiiT Fat Burner' and 'The Buddy Workout' in addition to an abs workout and a strength and tone workout. If you've done a Davina DVD before, this one is perfect to add to your collection.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPCW1gyBtvs/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Hi. It's a grey dreary Monday . But I know what would make you feel better.!!!! No, not that... a WORKOUT! Could be a walk, run, DVD, class, just get moving ��������‍♀️⛹��‍♀️����‍♀️ you will feel better ! NO ONE EVER REGRETTED A WORKOUT Happy Monday! #30dayfatburn ❤</a></p><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A video posted by Davina Mccall (@davinalpmccall) on <time datetime="2017-01-09T08:25:11+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Jan 9, 2017 at 12:25am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPCW1gyBtvs/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Hi. It's a grey dreary Monday . But I know what would make you feel better.!!!! No, not that... a WORKOUT! Could be a walk, run, DVD, class, just get moving ��������‍♀️⛹��‍♀️����‍♀️ you will feel better ! NO ONE EVER REGRETTED A WORKOUT Happy Monday! #30dayfatburn ❤</a></p><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A video posted by Davina Mccall (@davinalpmccall) on <time datetime="2017-01-09T08:25:11+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Jan 9, 2017 at 12:25am PST</time></p><h2>8. Lose weight with Lorraine</h2><p>In this <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/dvd-chart/dvd-lorraine-kelly-2/910002846613" target="_blank">fitness DVD</a>, TV presenter Lorraine Kelly is joined by fitness instructor Maxine Jones to present a programme of aerobic exercises designed to burn fat and increase fitness. We love smiley Lorraine, and she's still smiling at the end, so it must be good.</p><p><img alt="lorraine" class="ci-image ci-original" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/lorraine_GL?scl=1"></p><h2>9. Grab Gogglebox's Scarlett Moffatt's workout</h2><p>Queen of the jungle and Gogglebox chatterbox, Scarlett Moffatt presents this <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/product/dvd-chart/dvd-scarletts-superslim-me-plan/910002845935" target="_blank">weight loss programme DVD</a> consisting of a series of short, high intensity workouts designed to burn fat and increase fitness. She's looking incredible at the moment, so if these exercises are what she's been doing to get in shape, then we're sold.</p><blockquote class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned data-instgrm-version="7" style=" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:658px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);"><div style="padding:8px;"><div style=" background:#F8F8F8; line-height:0; margin-top:40px; padding:50.0% 0; text-align:center; width:100%;"><div style=" background:url(data:image/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAACwAAAAsCAMAAAApWqozAAAABGdBTUEAALGPC/xhBQAAAAFzUkdCAK7OHOkAAAAMUExURczMzPf399fX1+bm5mzY9AMAAADiSURBVDjLvZXbEsMgCES5/P8/t9FuRVCRmU73JWlzosgSIIZURCjo/ad+EQJJB4Hv8BFt+IDpQoCx1wjOSBFhh2XssxEIYn3ulI/6MNReE07UIWJEv8UEOWDS88LY97kqyTliJKKtuYBbruAyVh5wOHiXmpi5we58Ek028czwyuQdLKPG1Bkb4NnM+VeAnfHqn1k4+GPT6uGQcvu2h2OVuIf/gWUFyy8OWEpdyZSa3aVCqpVoVvzZZ2VTnn2wU8qzVjDDetO90GSy9mVLqtgYSy231MxrY6I2gGqjrTY0L8fxCxfCBbhWrsYYAAAAAElFTkSuQmCC); display:block; height:44px; margin:0 auto -44px; position:relative; top:-22px; width:44px;"> </div></div><p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BPQPx7ijoy3/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Nearly a year between these shots. I can't quite believe it myself to be honest, sometimes I forget just how much weight I've lost. It's amazing how you can lose something (over 3 stone) but gain so much (confidence, health, fitness) ���� if I can do it you can. Scarlett's super slim DVD is out now (link in bio) #weightloss #fitness #workout #motivation</a></p><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by S C A R L E T T �� (@scarlett_moffatt) on <time datetime="2017-01-14T17:52:54+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Jan 14, 2017 at 9:52am PST</time></p></div></blockquote><script async defer src="//platform.instagram.com/en_US/embeds.js"></script><p style=" margin:8px 0 0 0; padding:0 4px;"><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BO4BoRQjY4j/" style=" color:#000; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none; word-wrap:break-word;" target="_blank">Throw back Thursday. So happy I became a healthier more confident me, we can do together this let's make 2017 OUR YEAR. ���� Scarlett's SUPER slim DVD is out to buy on Amazon (link in bio) & stores now woo!! #throwbackthursday #tbt #throwback #fitness #motivation #weightloss</a></p><p style=" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;">A photo posted by S C A R L E T T �� (@scarlett_moffatt) on <time datetime="2017-01-05T08:07:28+00:00" style=" font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px;">Jan 5, 2017 at 12:07am PST</time></p><p>For the best results, combine healthy eating, cutting down on sugar and alcohol, and regular varied exercise, and try to avoid repeating the same workout too often. Switch things up for maximum results!</p><p>See all our DVDs and books <a href="https://groceries.asda.com/aisle/music-film-games-books/film-tv/1215186489155" target="_blank">here</a>, or visit your <a href="http://storelocator.asda.com/#!/" target="_blank">local store</a>.</p>

9 easy and affordable ways to get fit this January

By Asda Good Living,17th January 2017

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