Here's 7 great ways to exercise and help you lose weight this winter

Sprinting is better than jogging when it comes to shedding pounds, but there are other high-intensity workouts to help you burn calories fast, says fitness guru Peta Bee.    

RUNNING has been hailed as a fast route to many things — happiness, a longer life and reduced stress — but not, apparently, to weight loss. Recently, a researcher revealed that many joggers find their efforts are in vain when it comes to shifting stubborn pounds.

According to Mary Kennedy, a lifestyle and nutrition researcher at Harvard University, even those running 50 miles a week or more in training for a marathon might struggle to lose weight if their pace is too slow. In order to lose fat, Kennedy says, speed is key and “just because you cross the finish line doesn’t mean you were running at a really vigorous pace seven days a week”.