'Losing weight'
Should I jog or just walk on my home treadmill?
I am 54, desperately unfit and quite overweight. I have just bought a treadmill so I can exercise at least four times a week, along with a healthy diet. Could you give me some guidelines on how to progress and whether I should be jogging after a specific length of time, and if so, for how long?...
Is my gym workout making me put on weight?
When I started a fitness régime last month I was full of determination. I am at my local gym three times a week, with a brisk hour-long walk at the weekend. I am eating sensibly, no alcohol etc. Yet I put on 2lb in the past fortnight. I know it’s silly to get discouraged this soon, but am I doing something wrong?...
Can exercise help my severe arthritis?
I am 60 but retired early because of severe osteoarthritis in my knee and spine. The worse the pain has become, the less mobile I am and as a result I am now very overweight. I have been put on a strict diet but wonder if there are any exercises that would help?...
I work out, so why have I got a spare tyre?
I am 63 and have been going regularly to the gym for 15 years. Eight years ago I stopped smoking. Although I have eaten normally since then, I have put on a stone and now have a depressing “spare tyre” where my waist used to be. Should I just accept that this is ageing catching up with me?...
How can I slim my thighs and tone my bum?
I try to exercise for half an hour every morning. I have a stepper at home and I do lunges and weights. Should I do these on alternate days or combine them every day? My goal is to lose inches from my thighs and tone up my bottom...
I badly need to lose weight. How to begin?
I had my left knee replaced four years ago. After many setbacks and four knee operations, I am finally getting my life back on track. However, I have put on a lot of weight: now 23st 10lb, I badly need some sort of direction. Can you help?...
After my heart bypass, I cannot lose weight
I am 67 and have had a quadruple heart bypass and valve replacement. For the past four months I have been going to the gym two or three times a week and although I feel fitter, I cannot lose weight (I am 16st). I got rid of my car and do much more walking now, but still cannot shift this weight. Can you advise me?...
Can exercise lift my long-term depression?
I used to be slim, fit and active but two years ago I developed depression, began comfort-eating and put on a lot of weight. I’ve read that regular exercise is as effective as medication for depression. I’d like to get a regular routine going but need advice on how to start and stay motivated...
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