Not moving enough

While a sweaty session is great for blasting calories, physical activity outside of the gym also helps to fight flab. In fact, fitness experts say that constant moderate movement throughout the day is more beneficial than sporadic workouts with slumps on the sofa.

SORT IT Increase your daily activity levels with simple lifestyle changes. ‘Avoid driving short distances – walk to your destination instead. Use stairs instead of lifts, and take up hobbies that involve movement,’ says Steven. Even general cleaning and decluttering in the home can burn off around 250 calories a day.