EXPERTS recommend doing 150 minutes of physical activity a week – and roughly 28million adults meet this target.
The most popular exercise is running, with 40 per cent of people going for a jog at least once a week.
But a quarter of adults do less than 30 minutes of activity over seven days.
Struggling to get motivated? Today, I look at products that can help . . .
SHORTS
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These 6in shorts from Bimble & Bolt are just the right snugness
WEARING the right gear can make the difference.
In the heat, the last thing you need are long leggings or shorts that aren’t up to the job.
These 6in shorts from Bimble & Bolt are my new go-to. Many on the market don’t stay up when you’ve loaded your pockets with phones and keys. These have a drawstring at the waist to help with that.
They are said to be high-compression, but I found them just the right snugness and they are very stretchy and soft.
As well as two side pockets for phones, they also have a zip at the back.
£45, bimbleandbolt.com
PATCHES
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Kind Patches contain vitamins that help convert food into usable energy
YOU’VE got to wonder how these things get dreamed up – but Kind Patches are all the rage.
They are little round discs that you bung on your arm or leg, with ingredients that seep into your skin.
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The brand’s energy patches contain vitamins that help convert food into usable energy and a microdose of 3.12mg of caffeine for a boost without overstimulation.
They work fast by delivering straight into the bloodstream.
They also gradually release the ingredients over about eight hours for a steady boost through the day. A very clever idea.
I was sceptical, but they do actually work and I felt energised.
But take them off at least a couple of hours before bed or they could keep you awake.
From £10.20 for a month’s supply, kindpatches.com
DRINK
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Pre-workout supplements from Swish-Pro are crammed full of natural compounds
THESE pre-workout supplements from Swish-Pro come in portable 18.5g sachets and are crammed full of natural compounds that can boost your performance.
There is 2.5g of creatine, which is probably the supplement of the moment as people are obsessed with how it can aid strength and explosive power.
Other ingredients include 2.5g amino acid beta alanine to help you exercise for longer, 2.6g citrulline malate for blood flow and 1.9g of taurine to support hydration and overall cardiovascular health.
You take 30-60 minutes before exercise.
The guarana extract and green tea also give a decent natural caffeine dose, but beware, they can play havoc with your stomach, too.
From £24 for 20 sachets, swish.works.