Quote Originally Posted by Englishman2010 View Post
I know this sounds terribly vain, but 6 weeks before I go on holiday I start my daily work out routine to make sure I don't look like a beached whale when I'm sunbathing. It's nothing too strenuous...

Do any of you start a fitness regime or diet before you go on holiday? If so, what do you do?
It really isn't vain Ian
I won't use this as an excuse to lecture on the benefits of fitness ...
except to say that it's actually better to take regular exercise at all times. It doesn't have to be strenuous ! I swim almost daily (only 20 minutes) and walk or cycle daily (for about an hour). I eat healthy, drink moderately, and don't smoke.
Trust me, there are so many advantages in regular moderate exercise (and so many disadvantages to being unfit and overweight) ...cutting your risk of heart disease and cancer, and living longer are three good reasons for starters!