If you’re living with obesity or are overweight, is it possible to carry excess kilos without increasing your risk of long-term health conditions? And will exercise still make you fitter, despite these excess pounds? There’s no one-size-fits-all (if you’ll pardon the pun) answer, but we do know it depends partly on where those extra pounds are deposited – and, whatever your weight, we also know exercise is good for your health. Gains in fitness can be made regardless of the pounds you’re carrying.