Well if that's the effect a 1 year lay-off has , then there is absolutely no hope at all for me, since the last time I did serious and consecutive exercise was 40 years ago when I was at school. I have been practising sitting down and standing up (mainly leaving the computer for food)! and I occasionally do walking (erm ...ambling). I wanted to develop my muscle power by attacking the awkward kids at school but they wont let me!! So I think I'm doomed to being this unfit, overweight giant. But on the other hand I am totally gorgeous(!) so what does it matter.