AS hype for the Olympics moves up a gear, expect to be affected by the fitness bug.

Watching finely-honed athletes doing their stuff can persuade the most avid couch potato to do some exercise.

Olympic athletes may be a different species from the rest of us, with their years of dedication and strict regime, but when you get involved in the excitement of them competing internationally, it's hard not to want to be like them.

Just for a change, DO try this at home, children.