Exercise stimulates an increase in appetite and calorie consumption such that it results in a draw when it comes to weight management.

Exercising in the aerobic zone of 55-75 per cent of maximum heart rate should feel quite comfortable, and leave you feeling refreshed and energised after workouts.

The key [regarding sprinting] is to focus on the brief, intense, all-out aspect and refrain from a prolonged session that leads to exhaustion.

It's also important to reject any feelings of compulsion, guilt or negativity about sub-par or missed workouts.