The spare tyre, the love handles, the muffin top, the beer gut. For some men their central obesity or their being 'apple shaped' is a source of perverse pride; sort of a badge of honour.

But, for those that want to shed the extra kilos, the task can be a daunting one, and can be tough without the right support, so here we take a look at how best to tackle the dreaded beer belly.

Words: Ben Birt.