The Programme, week 5: Trainer's comments on Rachel

Neil Price: Rachel has increased her exercise frequency this week after a difficult week previously. Despite a celebratory weekend, Rachel has managed to go running three times this week for about 40 mins each time and also performed some of the workout that was given three times. This will boost her aerobic capacity and challenge her heart and lungs to become stronger.

It is important to remember that almost any amount exercise is beneficial, no matter how small - so do not forgo your 60-minute routine if you do not have much time. Twenty minutes is still better than none and always remember that when it comes to calories, exercise is cumulative.

Rachel is still enjoying her yoga classes and will continue them after The Programme has finished. Rachel?s aerobic progression for this week will be to decrease her rest intervals between fast runs, but aim to maintain the same speed throughout.