The Programme, week 3: Trainer's comments on Simon

Neil Price: Simon has increased his fitness steadily this week and says he can feel a slight difference already. Press-ups have increased to 42 from 35 and he feels a little trimmer around the waist.

Simon was due to be away on business this week but did not end up going. This allowed him to be quite active with squash, running intervals and a particularly tough cardio circuit as well as mountain biking at the weekend. Next week may also be a challenge for Simon due to a predicted tough week at work. Hopefully Simon will be able to use his exercise routine as a stress reliever, allowing him to concentrate on things other than work for a while. Seeing exercise as an opportunity to actively relax is a good motivational tool that everyone with a busy work schedule should consider.