A lot of people see physical training as an excursion, like sunning on the beach – something you do with relish once the setting is right – then spend the rest of the year wishing you could get round to doing it again. Getting fit and staying fit doesn’t work like that. It’s much better to do a little exercise properly and consistently, rather than bingeing on it whenever the mood takes you. If you want me to help you fix the gradual breakdown of your physical shape and come out of it looking fit enough to eat, with all the trimmings, I can promise you this time next year you’ll no longer need me.

Before embarking on any new training programme, please consult your doctor, especially if you suffer from any ongoing health problems. Are you ready to take on the challenge? Then let’s go...

PART 1 :: Toning up
Let’s face it, the main thing you want out of your training session is a trimmer tum, so these simple body resistance exercises are great to tone the major muscle groups. If you’re new to this, remember to take things slow. Your goal is set to failure (failure is as many repetitions as you can possibly do, while still maintaining correct exercise technique). All exercises are to be performed three times per week on non-consecutive days. Always have enough drinking water at hand and remember - this is fun!