He added: “The principal thing has been running after a hyperactive three year old in lockdown when the nurseries were shut.

“Instead of going to the fridge for a bit of late-night snacking, all I could do was just collapse on a heap on the bed.”

He also branded his golden retriever his “personal trainer”, as he helped him kick-start his new exercise routine.

Mark explained that his pooch Baloo, kept him motivated to keep fit during his appearance on ITV’s The Pet Show.

Source: Daily Express | Diet