| Preview of the XBX Women’s Plan is available by clicking the image The 11-minute workout known as the 5BX (Five Basic Exercises) plan was created in the 1950s to keep Canadian pilots in shape, and first published to the wider public in 1961. But it has since developed a following among the time-poor and frequently flying one-percenters, as you can do it indoors and it requires no equipment. Helen Mirren says she swears by it, Prince Philip was a devotee and Princes Charles and William reportedly do it too. It’s pleasingly old-school — think press-ups, running on the spot and toe touches. Look to the charming how-to videos from 1959 on YouTube, or you can download it at bxplans-uk.com. This article was written by Louisa McGillicuddy, The Sunday Times  |
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