If Sporty Singles follow these simple steps they can shape up and find their perfect partner:

1. Always think about which fitness classes are going to attract your ideal match. If you like high adrenalin activities, go for busy mixed classes such as spinning and circuit training rather than Zumba or Power Yoga that might mean more of one gender of singles who want to get fit.

2. Make sure you gym kit is as good as your work wear. Just because fitness is your goal it doesn’t mean you can wear scruffy joggers or your oldest T-shirt. Singles always want to make a good impression so make sure your fitness gear is clean and even ironed. Yes – ironed! You really don’t need to spend hundreds of pounds at the sports shop to do this just think about it as sort of interview.

3. Smelling good is a sure-fire way to make sure other fit singles will want to get close to you and get to know you better. As crazy as it might sound, think about taking a shower before you hit the gym! Once you start working out the chances of body odour building up will only get worse and so the sweeter you smell at the start; the better. And use a great antiperspirant deodorant to ensure any singles getting close will think ‘sweet’ not ‘sweat’.

4. Think: survival of the fittest. Don’t turn up at the gym or sports centre completely out of shape so that you lose the race before it’s even started. Men and women interested in fitness are highly likely to want a partner who is in shape – not working out for the first time in fifteen years. Try and tackle a basic fitness regime at home (simple on the spot skipping or jumping; stretches, mobilisations and abdominal work is a good start) and ensure you look good to potential fit singles.

5. Once you start a successful conversation with someone you have had your eye on for a while, suggest you carry on the chat at the same time in a day or two or next week. Fitness fanatics will often be working to a weekly routine and they are much more likely to agree to see other singles at the gym or leisure centre until they are ready to move to the best level. Once things start to develop, you can move on to the sports centre coffee bar and then the pub. Remember fitness is both of your goals so perhaps suggest meeting for sushi or trying something new as opposed to a rich, spicy curry or fish and chips.