It is never too late to make a change to your lifestyle, and aiming to improve your overall health and fitness is a great place to start.

It doesn’t matter how poor your fitness levels are at the start of your change, what is important is that you have decided to do something about it. Some people find it difficult even running to catch a bus or walking up a flight of stairs catches them out of breath, this is a clear sign that your health is in a poor condition.

Start your lifestyle change with a modification to your diet, cutting out those takeaways and naughty snacks, and start a healthy balanced diet. You can then start your fitness gradually, starting with power-walks and jogs, leading to runs and interval training as your body allows.

Just 30 minutes of exercise a day will improve your health and reduce your risks of certain conditions such as type 2 diabetes, hypertension and obesity.