Yesterday I told you about a report in the British Journal of Sports Medicine that stated 'physical activity does not promote weight loss.'

I agreed that exercise isn't the most important part to focus on when trying to lose weight.  There are much more important things.

The saying that "you can't out-train a poor diet" is true.  

For example, you get a bag of chips and a kebab totalling around 2500 calories.  There's a full days intake in about 15 minutes, to burn the equivalent amount off with exercise, you're looking at running 13+ miles.

Exercise is a part of the picture but nutrition all always be the winner in weight loss.

Note that I said nutrition and not calories or dieting.  All calories are not created equally, more on that another day.

Exercise is very beneficial to health and thus should always be part of a weight loss programme.  It plays an integral part in all of our programmes, the type of exercise used varies massively depending on WHO and WHY we are working with somebody.

Exercise is a great stress reliever.  This morning I gave blood and the nurse looking after me was telling me about how she likes to get out for a run a couple of times per week just for some head space.  I feel the same, I love to jog or walk the dogs along the canal.  It gives me time to think, as does my walk around Warwick park that I always start my week with.

When I'm truly wired, nothing helps more than a spar with my mate Graham.  It really helps to bring me back down to calm.

Exercise also leads to fitness.

Having a good level of fitness means that you can complete daily tasks without pain or restriction.  Lifting bags down from the wardrobe, picking your kids up, picking your wife up (Fran's short and needs a little boost at concerts), an active weekend with your friends.

The list is endless of how having a good level of fitness will change your life.

From a medical point of view, exercise has a massive effect too.

In the report they mentioned - Regular physical activity reduces the risk of developing cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, dementia and some cancers by at least 30%.

I'd say that those alone is a pretty good reason to et started with some regular exercise.

If you aren't sure where to start on your diet or exercise plan, send me a message and I'll give you some pointers.  

Our next Achieve Bootcamp starts on Monday 27th April, you can apply to join here - www.achievebootcamp.co.uk/application