‘I was going to exercise classes twice a week, but got bored,’ says Liz Nation, 23, from Chelmsford, Essex. ‘And I wasn’t seeing much improvement in my worst feature – my tummy. A friend told me about a muscle-toning treatment called Ultratone that firms you up and improves lymph drainage using electric pulses to stimulate muscles. I signed up for a course of 12 and went three times a week. The treatments feel effective without being painful and I lost 4in from my stomach and 7lb, although I have been careful with my diet. I’d recommend it and I’m saving up for another course.

CAROLINE SAYS: I’ve tried this too. The timing and depth of contractions changes throughout the programme so your muscles don’t feel sore and you don’t get bored. Three half-hour treatments a week is ideal. One treatment costs £35, but a course is usually reduced – expect to pay around £400 for 12. Still pricey but worth it for a special occasion. Ring 01233 625252 for your nearest Ultratone salon.