Over the past few decades, thanks to sedentary lifestyles, our collective physical health has decreased to the point where some children are worn out by the warms up for PE classes. A school, recognising this truth, created a daily mile exercise regime leading to their pupils becoming significantly fitter and leaner. Research has confirmed that there is a causal link between the the new initiative and the anecdotal evidence of pupils, teachers and parent as to their increased physical fitness.