Rock-Climbing

Many large leisure centres and outdoor pursuits centres have specially designed climbing walls. If you wish to be at one with nature, specialist courses may take you to definitely stunning locations like the Dolomites in Italy, the Brecon Beacons in Wales, or even the Cairngorms in Scotland.

All-round muscle strength and tone. The step-up action is particularly great for toning buttocks and thighs and also the whole body co-ordination challenges mind and body.

Just how much you burn: depends how challenging the climb is.