Chances are, if you're a regular reader, you're in pretty good shape. Which makes you one of the lucky few; worrying statistics from the British Heart Foundation showcase a polaroid of the nation's health. If these figures are to be trusted, we're in dire straits.
A longitudal study by the BHF shows one in five adults are unable to run more than 100 metres. 47% of poll respondants felt as though they could run up to half a mile, while nearly a third felt as though running was "for people that were already fit and healthy".
Christopher Allen, senior cardiac nurse at the BHF, said the numbers were "concerning, and paint a worrying picture about the nation's fitness levels."
Discounting OAPs and adults with debilitating conditions preventing them from running, it sounds as though the nation needs a wake-up call. Running 100 metres shouldn't be reserved for the Usain Bolts of the world, and health should not be divided into dehydrated #eatclean paragons and couch potatoes.
Good health and basic levels of fitness vastly lengthens and improves quality of life. It reduces the risk of Alzheimer's, diabetes, heart disease and improves your sleep. It even makes you better-looking to boot. We've gathered our best beginner's guides below to create an informal fitness kickstarter. Check with your doctor, lace up your trainers and begin your fitness journey. It all starts here.