Dean Hodgkin, Fitness Expert, Ragdale Hall and Energie Fitness

Just be active.

Resistance training (or weight training exercises) are better than cardio as you use up calories while you workout but also they keep burning afterwards, as your body needs energy to repair after the session and you’ll gain muscle.

Don’t overlook the basics. Take the stairs instead of the lift. Walk rather than driving. Get off the bus one stop early.

Use every opportunity you can. Do squats while you’re on the phone and sit-ups during the ad break of your favourite TV programme.

A bit here and a bit there is just as effective as going to the gym for an hour.