Explore Colorado’s hidden gems for all-American skiing, says Joanna Knight

Did you find a fitness craze to inspire you this year, or did so me of the latest trends make you cringe? We ask ed six of our experts to tell us their thoughts on fit ess in 2008…

CELEBRITY FAVOURITE NELL MCANDREW COMPLETED THIS YEAR’S GREAT NORTH RUN IN JUST ONE HOUR, 29 MINUTES – DRESSED AS WONDER WOMAN! SHE TELLS US WHY – AND HOW – SHE DID IT

EVER WONDERED WHAT IT IS ABOUT EXTREME SPORTS THAT IS SO APPEALING? CHRISTINA NEAL SPEAKS TO THREE THRILL-SEEKERS TO FIND OUT

WORRYING TOO MUCH CAN HINDER YOUR DECISION-MAKING, STOP YOU FROM DOING THINGS YOU WANT TO DO AND CAN EVEN DAMAGE YOUR HEALTH. BUT THERE ARE WAYS TO STOP SAYS LIFE COACH GEORGINA BURNETT

busy mum Kirsty Ede talks to Jill Eckersley about how she took control of her life to become a rosemary conley franchisee , and now helps others achieve their goals

If you’ve lost your sex drive and don’t know why, there may be a good reason – and a few lifestyle changes may be the solution. Christine Bickley reports

for most people , retirement means taking life easy – but Shirley Butler isn’t most people . Now 73, she’s treking the world for charity. Words : Jackie Cosh

IT’S BEEN A BUSY FEW MONTHS FOR HEIDI WILSON; IF COMPLETING THE LONDON TRIATHLON WASN’T ENOUGH, SHE ALSO COMPLETED HER FIRST EVER IRONMAN EVENT: SWIMMING 2.4 MILES, CYCLING 113 MILES AND THEN RUNNING A FULL MARATHON – HOW DID SHE DO IT?!

Marathon runner and world record holder Paula Radcliffe reveals how she combines motherhood with running an amazing 150 miles a week. Words: Steve Landells

Wimbledon may be over for another year, but for 1977 champion Virginia Wade, it ’s always tennis season. So what does she ma ke of the women ’s game today ? Jill Eckersley finds out

EVER FANCIED TRYING A SPORT THAT’S A LITTLE BIT DIFFERENT? BEACH SOCCER COULD BE THE ANSWER, SAYS CAROLINE SANDRY

INTENSIVE EXERCISE CAN LEAD TO SOME FANTASTIC RESULTS BUT OFTEN IT CAN LEAVE OUR MUSCLES SORE, TIRED AND TENSE. JILL CARTWRIGHT TAKES SOME TIME OUT TO DISCOVER THE PERFECT REMEDY

Fancy a sport that ’s fun, sociable , burns cal ories and – best of all – can be played in the great indoors ? Bad minton’s the answer , says Vanessa Clements

Whether you’re a novice in the pool or just wa nt to improve your technique, a little swimming tuition can go a long wa y. Nicola Joyce takes a look at the options on offer

FITNESS FANATIC KAREN KRIZANOVICH SHARES HER HUMOROUS THOUGHTS ON BODY TRANSFORMATION AND HOW YOU CAN’T CHANGE YOUR GENES, HOWEVER HARD YOU MAY TRY…

Achiev ing the bodyshape you wa nt isn’t just ab out be ing fit – toning up is also key, as Jeff Archer explains

How we feel about ourselves has a huge impact on our happiness and success in life, but having self-confidence is not always that simple. Christina Neal discovers more about this complex subject

shorter days shouldn’t mean shorter runs this winter. VANESSA CLEMENTS explains how to stay safe as the nights begin to draw in

If you don’t naturally love exercise, you’ll need to identify your personality type and work out what motivates you. Jeff Archer explains how to do just that

Keeping fit as a busy mum with two kids is a tall order, says Jules Peters

Is work stressing you out and putting you in a bad mood most evenings? Life coach Georgina Burnett explains how to reduce stress in the workplace

You want to get fit , but negative inner talk is getting in the way and stoping you from getting started. How can you regain control? Life coach Wendy Ree es has some answers

PERSONAL TRAINER JOANNA HALL IS BEST KNOWN FOR HER ‘10,000 STEPS’ WALKING CAMPAIGN. NOW SHE HAS TEAMED UP WITH THE CHARITY DOGS TRUST TO ENCOURAGE MORE PEOPLE TO GET ACTIVE WITH THEIR DOGS, AS SHE EXPLAINS TO JILL ECKERSLEY

Want to keep fit and do your bit for the environment? Georgina Burnett reveals how easy this can be

WANT TO BE A PROFESSIONAL DANCER? PARUSHA LEWIS TALKS TO TWO NIKE-SPONSORED DANCERS AND FINDS OUT HOW THEY GOT STARTED

Forget Botox! You can get a natural lift with a touch of Eastern magic, says Jules Lyne

Cycling can burn a serious amount of calories and keep you young, as well as tone your bum and thighs. Helen Gorman explains how to get hooked up with the right bike

Regular columnist Jules Peters is back from the states with a yoga addiction and a running passion.

EACH ISSUE, WE MEET A WOMAN MAKING HER LIVING IN THE HEALTH AND FITNESS SECTOR. JILL ECKERSLEY SPEAKS TO KATIE MINTRAM, A DIRECTOR OF YELLOWAVE BEACH SPORTS

EXPERTS HAVE LINKED NEGATIVE THINKING TO ILLNESS, SO IT’S TIME TO BANISH THE BAD THOUGHTS, SAYS CHRISTINE BICKLEY

THE ICONIC BOND GIRL SHARES HER THOUGHTS ON HEALTH, FITNESS AND THE HOTTEST BOND! WORDS: VALERIE POTTER

Beau Visage software can show you what your skin will look like in ten years’ time and just how much sun damage lies beneath the surface. Jill Cartwright has a shock!

Take the reins and ride your way to fitness.

TRIATHLONS AND IRONMAN EVENTS OFFER A STRENUOUS FITNESS CHALLENGE, AS HEIDI WILSON KNOWS ONLY TOO WELL

Want to learn how to ride a motorbike? You’ll need a strong core, good balance and considerable upper-body strength, as Christina Neal found out

There are so many watersports to choose from: surfing, wakeboarding, white-water rafting, water-skiing and jet-skiing, to name but a few. If you want to look trim, have fun and stay fit, then watersports could be for you. We’re focusing on two, wakeboarding and white-water rafting, this month, but most centres offer several sports and we’ve included some useful links for others here as well.

Future life coach Christina Neal reports on her coaching training and the steep learning curve it has provided

Karina Hollekim’s life changed forever when a parachute jump went wrong and she fell to the ground, sustaining terrible injuries. Yet she is determined to be active again and live life to the full

FEELING FRUSTRATED BY A FEW EXTRA POUNDS GAINED ON HOLIDAY? LIFE COACH ELAINE WILKINS EXPLAINS HOW TO GET BACK ON TRACK

Tana Ramsay manages to juggle fitness an d healthy living with fo ur children and a career as an author . Jill Eckersley fin ds out how she does it

WITH SCIENTISTS AND WEIGHT SPECIALISTS SAYING THE BODY MASS INDEX (BMI) CAN BE DANGEROUSLY INACCURATE, WHAT’S THE ALTERNATIVE? ALEX GAZZOLA REPORTS ON THE BODY VOLUME INDEX (BVI) AND WHAT IT MEANS FOR WOMEN AND THEIR WEIGHT

Each issue, we meet an inspirational lady running a successful busine s. This issue, Christina Neal talks to Wendy Reeves, a life coach who runs her own coaching practice

Fed up with your daily commute? Frustrated by her daily routine, Valerie Nicholls quit the nine-to-five for a six-week yoga course in the mountains of Arizona. The practice and the country changed her life

Busy mum-of-two Jules Peters, a self-confessed yoga addict, is baffled by her new-found passion for running

Having temporarily traded the Welsh valeys for sunny LA, guest columnist Jules Peters discovers the joys of fitness – Californian style !

Women are finally getting some of the recognition they deserve in the world of fitness and sport. Nike and Women’s Fitness introduce you to some inspirational leading ladies

You may be shocked to learn that British women are among the least active in Europe! A recent survey, commissioned by Nike, showed that only 45 per cent of 16 to 30-year-olds take part in sports, compared with the European average of 51 per cent.

Ever wondered who was behind those tasty smoothies from boost juice bars? Jill Eckersley talks to founder and MD Janine Allis

Don’t let a heatwave ruin your training r egime – or your hairstyle! Ruth Hunsley has tips to keep your tress es looking good in the steamiest conditions

Caprice talks to Jill Eckersley abo ut her new swimwear range, meditation and her healt hy MIND AND BODY

Water can give you a perfect facial, as Jill Cartwright found out when she tried hydrodermabrasion