Running by numbersWeight loss is a game of maths – and a very simple game at that. In order to lose weight you need to create a calorie deficit; that is, you have to expend more energy than you consume. There are two routes to this goal – cutting

 way to improve performance. It’s also a great calorie-burner. You shouldn’t run fast every day, but occasional high-intensity training can help with weight loss (a half-dozen short bursts of 60-90 seconds will do the job). Try strength training As with speedwork, strength

a healthy diet. Which is half the weight-loss battle.The other half, of course, is keeping the pounds off. Here again, runners have an advantage, because exercise is the most important factor in keeping weight off.So don’t wait another minute: you

a healthy diet. Which is half the weight-loss battle.The other half, of course, is keeping the pounds off. Here again, runners have an advantage, because exercise is the most important factor in keeping weight off.So don’t wait another minute: you

As a runner, you’re already in on the best-kept secret of weight-control. “Running is one of the most efficient ways to burn calories,” says sports medicine specialist Dr Cathy Feiseler. Depending on your gender, body size and running pace, you can

calories worth of food, he’d neither gain nor lose weight. But if he follows our weight-loss guidelines to create a 1250-calorie deficit each day, he can still consume 2740 calories, which amounts to 16 bagels or 27 bananas or 34 apples or 14 servings