Now that summer has well and truly passed, the nights are getting longer and darker. With cold conditions outside, an evening curled up on the sofa can seem all too appealing. But what if you were told that you could stay in trim and get fit without even leaving the house?

Thanks to Hire Fitness, you can now do exactly that. Hire fitness is a fantastic new concept in home fitness. It feels it has the perfect answer to the problem of motivation and understand that finding the right life balance, in order to make time for exercise, can be very difficult.

With this in mind, it brings the exercise equipment to you. You choose from the wide range of aerobic machines that you would expect to find in the gym but the equipment's lighter construction makes it more portable and much easier for home use. There is no compromise on quality as all the machines are hgh-spec and fully computerised.

Another major advantage of Hire Fitness is that you pay no joining fee and your minimum commitment to hire can be as little as four weeks. This means that you can stay fit and healthy without the financial burden of that costly gym membership.

If you are the serious about losing weight why not try a weekend away at a weight loss retreat? Luff's Farm is in East Sussex offers a range of therapy that are designed to not only get you this, but also change the relationship you have with food. Course organiser Amanda Pollard says: "Our Weekends look at how eating habits can be a product of who we are as individuals" Anyone interested can contact Amanda on 01424 870394 or visit www.luffsfarm.co.uk

Holistic methods can be a great way of looking and feeling great. The Sher system clinic offers a range of cleansers and serums that are unique to the skincare market. To check out the mind-blowing results of previous clients to book a consultation call 02074994022 or visit www.sher.co.uk

Now that you are well on your way to looking and feeling fabulous, why not totally revamp your style? Italian hairdressing company Sanrizz prides itself on creating personalised professional hairdressing. Everything from height to eye colour is carefully assessed. The Sanrizz stylist think long and hard about your expectations, and then try their best exceed them.

This attention to details, allied to the welcoming atmosphere of a family-run company, makes Sanrizz the perfect first stop on the road to looking fabulous. www.sanrizz.co.uk.

Alternatively, if you are worried about hair loss the Hair Laser Centre can put your worries at an end. Based in London's Harley Street district, the Hair Laser Centre's multis-treatment programme can halt loss and stimulate re-growth. Call on 020 7671320 or visit www.hairlasercentre.org to book your free consultation.