No kidding, she can help you pass your IPPT. Couples who train together are 34 per cent more likely to stick with it, says the Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The view of your gal in her training tights doesn’t hurt either.

 

Help your flabby bod evolve into a lean, mean fighting machine: A study found that men who practised Brazilian jiu jitsu (BJJ) and other martial arts have 12 per cent less body fat compared to those who don’t and demonstrate a stronger immune system and better balance.

 

Fight the post-lunch coma – with a cup of green tea. Its caffeine releases slowly to keep you alert throughout the afternoon, say experts. Alternatively, down 200ml of water every 15 minutes. The liquid prevents dehydration from setting in – meaning you stay sharper and more focused.

 

Skip those probiotic drinks. Up the number of “good bacteria” in your gut – and improve your digestion – by including more fresh onions in your diet. Onions are a top source of inulin – a fibre that balances gut flora. Bonus: Just 6g of this tear-jerker is as filling as 260kcal, say experts. Time for a healthier, trimmer belly.

 

You don’t need fancy shoes to help you run better. Improve your form instantly by keeping an eye out for the horizon when you’re on the road. Doing this will straighten out your posture instantly, letting oxygenated blood circulate more easily.

 

Don’t let these foods trick you. People tend to underestimate the calories in pizza and subway sandwiches more than in other fast foods, a study reveals. Study participants thought these nasties contained about a third fewer calories than they actually did. The reason? People misjudge pizza portion sizes and perceive subs as healthy food.

 

Weak showing at the gym may signal hidden health problems, say experts. Young men who couldn’t bench 88 per cent of their body weight and leg-press 176 per cent of that same load were 1½ times more likely to suffer conditions related to heart disease and diabetes. Stronger muscles potentially protect you by secreting more metabolism-regulating hor-mones.