Why it's good for you: Dancing is great for burning fat and a good all-round exercise for your joints - it helps to tone everything.

Fitness tips: Samba is one example of dance that works the core of the body. It's especially great for the abs. 30 minutes of this dance will burn 300 calories!

Typical meal: 2007 winner Alesha Dixon's favourite dishes are curry, fish and roast dinner. All of which, when homemade, are full of vitamins and minerals.