Perhaps this challenge is for you?   No, it’s not a challenge to grow one, but to lose one. And now might be the time.

But first, the serious part.

I read a recent article in The Times stating ‘Beer bellies leave men more at risk from cancer’. In Britain, almost 12,000 people die every year from prostate cancer.

If you have a belly you are 35% more likely to die of prostate cancer than those who do not have a beer belly. This large UK study suggests the body fat around the waist, rather than total body fat, could affect your chances of dying from prostate cancer. Although prostate cancer can affect men of all shapes and sizes, ‘maintaining a healthy lifestyle can protect against many diseases, including cancer.’

What can you do about it?

Belly fat can be especially difficult to reduce. For many people, the abdominal area is where much of their excess fat is located.

Unfortunately, you can’t reduce the fat in your abdomen by doing sit-ups alone. When you exercise, you can't choose where you lose fat. And fat loss is more effective when exercise is combined with a healthy diet and an active lifestyle.

Is there any good news?

Well yes, you can prioritise the abdominal and core area with exercises that will enable you to develop tone and burn fat. If most of it is round the middle, this is the area most likely to shrink first. As you grow confident in your ability to exercise you can expand your activities to develop an all round fitness programme.

And even better, better news!

All genders and age ranges can participate. Exercises will be adapted to your body type and health requirements.

And even better, better, better news!

Often the hardest step is the first one. One call. Make the commitment. I shall support you all the way.

Contact me should you have any questions or wish to book.