Kylie starts tough new fitness regime

Kylie Minogue is starting a tough new fitness regime as part of her battle against cancer.

The popular singer has started using a cross-trainer machine to get her strength back following chemotherapy sessions, as part of her aim to make public appearances in London and Sydney next month.

"Kylie knows how important it is to build up her muscles," a friend told the Sunday Mirror. "The chemotherapy has been physically and mentally trying. But with that behind her, she has the energy to try and strengthen her body.

"It's a long, slow process, but Kylie's determined to get back into shape. And the dates in London and Australia are something to aim for."

Minogue had her final round of chemotherapy earlier this month, and will find out in October if the treatment has been a success.

The source added, "At the moment, she just has to wait and see. But she's not the sort of person who enjoys just sitting around. She wants to get back in shape as well as she can."