Although there are already many gyms in all major cities and in many towns and villages, physical activity levels in England are still low and many people hold negative views about exercise. Work reasons, lost interest and time to do other things are the main factors that stop people from regular participation in moderate to vigorous sport or physical activity. So what gets people moving?

Do you want to get fit or lose weight? Here are my top tips on how to get motivated and how to stick to a great health regime.

Many of us are so passionate and in love with our partners yet do not have the same feelings towards ourselves. How do we love ourselves more?

Have you ever had that feeling when you are totally and utterly in love with somebody and want to be with them all the time? You cannot stop thinking about them, you think that they are wonderful and they can definitely do no wrong? Do you have those same feelings towards yourself?

Water is arguably the most important of all the nutrients we need, since 70% of the body is water. A loss of 2% body weight in water will seriously compromise performance. A loss of 5% can be fatal.

Exercising is just one component of getting the body that you deserve and want. But as I am sure you know what you put into your body is equally as important in helping you to get the figure that you want. You might be exercising 24/7 but if you still eat the wrong foods then you are still going to struggle getting the figure that you hanker after...

Life is too short to waste. Dreams are fulfilled only through action, not through endless planning to take action!

As you look around the office or at passers-by on the street you will probably realise that most people do not stand or sit up straight with good posture. By having good posture not only will it help with any back pain, but standing tall will also make you instantly look slimmer and more confident...

I often find that exercising inside just does not give me that same feel - good factor as being outside. There is nothing better than getting a bit of fresh air whilst running around. And now that the sun, that in itself makes you feel more alive...

If you are someone that keeps going on a diet and then straight afterwards you binge, you will know that your weight constantly fluctuates and you never really get the weight off! This is because yo-yo dieting causes your body to produce more fat cells, your metabolism will slow down as its not sure what its meant to be doing and your system will store more fat just in case you starve yourself again...

This weekend on Saturday 31 st July I will be at the Eden Shopping Centre in High Wycombe at their Health and Wellbeing show – promoting my book, Imagine & You Can.