THE BEST EXERCISE FOR MIDLIFERS WITH A STONE TO LOSE

“Evidence suggests that people who regularly exercise are able to maintain weight loss. This is partly because increased muscle ratio boosts your metabolism and increases your calorie burn, but it’s also because exercise also lifts the mood, which means less binge-eating and feeling low,” says physiotherapist Katie Knapton.

“Fat in itself can cause inflammation and joint pain (not just due to the increased load, but also because it releases cytokines, the body’s inflammation response). Losing fat could eventually help to ease joint pain, allowing you to exercise with more ease. Putting in the work now means you will be fitter, more active and more able to maintain a healthy weight in years to come.”