Love it or hate it there is little doubt that some form of strength training can help your weight loss plans. Even a little is better than nothing, as long as it’s consistent.

4. Strength train. All exercise benefits weight loss, but strength training protects the lean mass that keeps your metabolic rate revved up. According to scientists from Quincy College in the US, 10 weeks of resistance training is sufficient to increase lean mass by 1.5kg and metabolic rate by seven per cent. Aim for two or three sessions a week.