Body

Of course I have cycled before – on a mountain bike to and from the shops, and around the park on a Sunday afternoon. I was actually pretty speedy on my Raleigh Pacer when I was seven years old, and aged 15 I could get some serious air on my little brother’s BMX.

Hooray! Summer is here! I absolutely love this time of year – the longer days, the warmer weather, the chance to spend time outdoors without worrying too much that it might tip it down at any moment!

Last month, there was a campaign launched which caused a great deal of controversy. You must know the one... Gorgeous blond, skimpy bikini, “Are you beach body ready?”

There is a reason for what I’m about to tell you, so bear with me! I’m just back from a week in Mauritius. The thermometer never dipped below 27 degrees and it was bliss to feel sunshine that actually warmed the skin. I even picked up a bit of a tan.

Every now and again a new fitness fad arrives on the scene. Some last the distance whilst others are shortlived. Well, decide for yourself which category this one that I tried the other day falls into…

I’ve never embraced the idea of working out every day, fully aware that our bodies need some R&R between sessions.

Each month the TV presenter, radio host and our woman pounding the pavements fills us in on her fitness diary