Lose weight and save money, do these body-sculpting Pilates moves and fat-blasting cardio exercises in your living room.

According to the British Nutrition Foundation over half of people in Britain are overweight or obese, and about 1 in 4 adults are obese. Being overweight can increase the risk of developing diseases including Type 2 Diabetes, coronary heart diseases and other cancers.   So whether you&rsquo;ve recently packed on extra pounds or have always dreamt of a Victoria&rsquo;s Secret model&rsquo;s bikini body, it&rsquo;s time to take action.   Here are our favourite body-sculpting Pilates and cardio workout routines to help beat the bulge. Get stretching!<h2>WORKOUT 1: FOR PIPPA MIDDLETON'S PERT BOTTOM </h2><iframe allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/EgMttbIO3-s" width="560"></iframe>This fun workout targeting your lower body, bottom and thighs reshapes your lower body, builds lean muscle and speeds up the rate you burn calories &ndash; yes, please!   Warm up with a balance of muscle building and heart pumping moves including arm swings, leg kicks, lunges, squats, calf-raises and jumps.     Up the ante by repeating the same exercises but alternating them with leg lifts and back bows to create toned legs and a perky butt (to up the challenge add dumbbells). Don&rsquo;t forget the all-important warm down stretches to alleviate some of the burn.   Smash this in: 36 minutes   Video: Fitness Blender<h2>WORKOUT 2: FOR GWYNETH PALTROW&rsquo;S IRONMAN-STYLE ABS</h2><h2><iframe allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/qbqPtKQVqkk" width="560"></iframe> </h2>Great for beginners and intermediates, this core workout races through 12 abdominal, side and lower back exercises to target a different group of muscles each time. Power through toe touch crunches, Russian twists, Pilates toe taps, and more &ndash; 35 seconds on, 10 seconds off and add your own warm up and warm down exercises as you please &ndash; sayonara, love handles!   > Smash this in: 10 minutes   Video: Fitness Blender<h2>WORKOUT 3: FOR ROSIE HUNTINGTON-WHITELEY&rsquo;S TONED BODY </h2><iframe allowfullscreen frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/fGtsIU-Nr3o" width="560"></iframe>   Dubbed ‘Sweat-a-Lotsies&rsquo; by its creators, this all-over intense workout combines 30-second cardio intervals and 20 repetitions of Pilates exercises &ndash; best arm yourself with a BIG bottle of water!   Moves including heel tap jumps, hip raises, standing toe touch kicks, Pilates side leg raises, to mention just a few, target your abs, thighs, glutes, lower back and shoulders.   Sounds tough? Stick with it, you&rsquo;re on your way to a healthy, lean and strong body.   Smash this in: 28 minutes   Video: Fitness Blender Shop our favourite sportswear picks to look good and feel good while working out:<img alt="red-womens-athletics-top__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/red-womens-athletics-top__square_GL?scl=1">  <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/women/sportswear/athletic-works-cold-shoulder-top/G005178834,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Athletic Works Cold Shoulder Top</a>, £8  <img alt="marble-leggings-womens-athletics__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/marble-leggings-womens-athletics__square_GL?scl=1"><a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/women/sportswear/marble-cropped-leggings/G005166961,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Marble Cropped Leggings</a>, £12<img alt="cowl-neck-athletics-sweatshirt-drawstring__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/cowl-neck-athletics-sweatshirt-drawstring__square_GL?scl=1">  <a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/womens/tops/cowl-neck-longline-sweatshirt/G005186878,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Cowl Neck Longline Sweatshirt</a>, £10<img alt="blue-black-leopard-print-trainers__square" class="ci-image ci-square" src="https://ui3.assets-asda.com/dm/blue-black-leopard-print-trainers__square_GL?scl=1"><a href="http://direct.asda.com/george/women/trainers-pumps/athletic-works-leopard-print-trainers/G005196813,default,pd.html" target="_blank">Athletic Works Leopard Print Trainers</a>, £14

Discover a Lighter, Stronger You with These Fat Burning Pilates Exercises

By Asda Good Living,13th November 2015

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