How it works
Our calorie-torching speed circuits are great for fat loss. But they don’t just help you shed the kilos – they’ll get you fitter and stronger at the same time. This 30-minute routine will burn hundreds of calories, and doing it three times a week for four weeks will train knees, ankles and hips to stabilise themselves under heavy loads – ideal preparation for a skiing holiday. It can also serve as a warm-up when at your destination and give you a fitness boost. The ski squats are perfect for strength endurance, while the adductor slides will switch on the muscles that keep your skis in line. Even if you’re not planning to hit the slopes, the circuit will build functional muscle and a strong core – and, of course, strip away that unwanted fat.

Time per session
30 minutes

Calorie burn
400

Start
To warm up, alternate one minute of jogging on the spot with one minute of star jumps for five minutes. Then do five minutes of press-ups and lunges to get the blood pumping to your muscles.

Finish
Complete two circuits, then spend five minutes stretching your muscles.

Click on the links below to see each exercise.

Exercise 1: Static ski squat
Exercise 2: Reverse bench crunch
Exercise 3: Jump twists
Exercise 4: Ski bridge
Exercise 5: Lateral jumps
Exercise 6: Aquaman plank

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