Start here: four weeks to get fit

A new report reveals that six million middle-aged people take no exercise – increasing the risks of developing serious illness. If this is you, heptathlete Louise Hazel’s workouts are designed to get you back in action – starting with just 10 minutes a day. (Step one: get off the sofa)

Is it worth it? Sit-ups

You can work your core as much as you like, but you won’t get a six-pack until you stop eating so much cake

Is it worth it? Dodgeball

I’d seen the film and assumed it was just a larky way to spend a couple of hours with mates. It’s anything but