Renowned for their extensive range of lifestyle shoes at true value prices, Skechers have launched a new range of fitness footwear, championed by Shape Ups trainers -a unique new shoe which is designed to optimise exercise by simulating the effects of barefoot walking.

As a result of the recession, there has been a fresh focus on traditional British pastimes, causing many to cancel their gym memberships as a means of reducing monthly spending and instead making lifestyle changes such as walking to work instead of taking public transport as a more economical form of exercise.

4 out of 5 American women say they’re dissatisfied with the way they look. That will change this spring. SHAPE magazine, the #1 women’s active lifestyle magazine, is excited to announce its first ever “Bikini Body Tour.”

SHAPE will hit the hottest beaches with forty exhilarating fitness classes, sand-tastic games, sizzling prizes and special guest, Victoria’s Secret Supermodel, Marisa Miller. The cover model of the special Summer Issue, will be on-hand as women push themselves to the limit with muscle-burning moves on the beach. Those sexy beach bodies that women covet all year long can now be achieved with the help of the tour’s intensive exercise classes! Once they’ve got the bod, they can check out the hottest looks at an exclusive summer fashion show hosted by SHAPE’s Executive Style Director, Jacqui Stafford.

All the latest nutritional studies confirm that the best way to eat well and to keep in shape is to follow the Mediterranean diet. The authentic Mediterranean diet that combines taste, flavour and traditional, genuine cuisine while keeping top of mind the best possible physical wellbeing, is the Italian diet.

Italiandiet.com was created in order to spread the word of the true Mediterranean diet and adjusting it to fit the specific nutritional needs and eating habits of each individual.

Users of Italiandiet.com can put together their own daily menu by choosing from more than 3,000 different combinations, taking into account their physical characteristics and their personal preferences, in terms of food.

It’s time to think about fun ways to get fit, says Natasha Darras, 17, a rising star on the high school golf circuit in southern California.

Aside from practicing golf and competing in tournaments, I am constantly doing a variety of things that help me stay in shape and have fun, says Natasha.

Here are some ideas to get you started:

1. Try Hula Hooping. It will bring you back to even-younger years and remind you what fun it can bring.