Trim back for the festivities with these Christmas fitness tips

Before we start indulging in the mince pies and mulled wine, it’s a good time to tackle our waistlines. Fitness guru Matt Roberts shares his targeted exercise and eating programme with Peta Bee

IT’S almost four weeks until Christmas and, for many, the inevitable conveyor belt of mince pies, festive tipples, and other goodies it brings is enough to send even the most diligently healthy into a state of panic. How do you ensure that you are in shape to tackle the onslaught of Christmas calories? We have recruited the leading personal trainer, Matt Roberts, to help tone and trim our tums in time for December 25.

Roberts, the go-to guru of celebrities such as Naomi Campbell, Natalie Imbruglia, and Trudie Styler, is adamant that you can reduce your waistline in time for Christmas. But, he stresses, your approach needs to be targeted and focused.