London - One in four people exaggerate the amount of exercise they do, a study has revealed.
Researchers found that a quarter of us who boast about our fitness regimes are embellishing the truth or even making it up completely.
The study of 2 000 people found we are most likely to lie about how many times we exercise in a week – and we tend to lie about exercise to our work colleagues.
But it doesn’t always go to plan, as 46 percent have been caught out when they weren’t being honest about their habits.
Spokesperson Hugo Pengelley, of Nelsons Arnicare, which commissioned the research, said: “Thanks to social media, there is a new culture of shouting about when you exercised, how far you have run or if you have done something particularly ambitious or unusual.
“When everyone at work is talking about the exercise they did the night before, it can be easier to lie than admit you did nothing. However it’s a dangerous game, as you will only end up more embarrassed if they find out you are lying.”
Daily Mail