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Blitz pain and eliminate fat with this strengthening workout for a beautiful back

Tone up and slim down with this at-home workout – no equipment needed!

Excess post-exercise oxygen consumption (EPOC), otherwise known as afterburn, refers to the increased rate of oxygen intake that occurs after a heavy bout of exercise. In a nutshell, it’s the process that allows you to carry on burning calories after your workout is said and done. Like most things, however, there is a certain knack to it, so we’ve enlisted the help of Claire Finlay, personal trainer and founder of Transition Zone in Fulham (transitionzone.co.uk), to provide us with a comprehensive how-to