Determined to shape up for her new fitness DVD, Coleen Mcloughlin has joined the latest workout trend by investing in a Flexi-Bar. Claiming to deliver results three times faster than any other exercise equipment, the Flexi-Bar, experts say, is tougher than Pilates and gets faster results than Power Yoga. You should see a difference in muscle tone after just three weeks regular use. At first glance it looks just like a pole, but shake it and it starts to vibrate, which is when it's toning and strengthening power kicks in. You hold it while you do your usual toning exercises, like squats and lunges, and the vibrations force your abdominals and stabilising core muscles to work much harder. Coleen must be pretty fit already to do the class, however. "Usually, beginners can only do 10 minutes, as it's so powerful", says trainer Steve Schiemer. It gives amazing results in just 15 minutes, three times a week.

The Flexi-Bar costs from £59.99. For details of classes, visit www.flexi-bar.co.uk.