The rainy weather continues and my exercise program suffers accordingly. Confined indoors I’ve adopted some innovative techniques.

The “baby bench press” is good for upper arm development. Holding a seven-month-old infant firmly in two hands you repeatedy push them skywards while maintaining a solid grip.

James is a mini tank weighing 8kg. In bursts of 10 at a time I managed to press him 70 times and sister Margaret (7kg) 50 times after she wanted to join the fun.

It’s easy to be distracted by giggles and dribbles, but the exercise is good value if you have the equipment.