Work up a sweat

The golden rules for mixing business with athleisure

Work hard, play soft “Match your choice of exercise to everyone’s fitness level,” advises Ukactive’s Ward. Spin classes do let you slyly lower your bike’s resistance, “but for an ageing investor, maybe try a walk in the park.”

Stay behind after “Don’t sweatwork during a class,” says Equinox’s Shepherd. “It’s distracting.” Catch up over a post-workout coffee, instead. Or hop on the cardio machines, where you can more easily control the pace.

Dress appropriately “Make an effort, just as for a normal meeting,” says Shepherd. Stock up on tasteful gymwear. Oh, and sweatworking is all about collaboration, not dick measuring. Forget this and you’ll be the biggest one.