· If Jasen wants to improve his fitness and lose weight a cheaper and enjoyable alternative to a fitness farm, could be a walking holiday. He could spend a month trekking, eating and losing weight. The Guardian travel ads give lots of ideas and prices. For instance a walking holiday in the Himalayas, Andalusia, California, or the Pindos Mountains would all improve his fitness and remove any flab. Just be careful to choose a company which takes slightly longer to walk to altitude as this offers some protection against altitude sickness.