A new application has been developed for the iPhone that encourages women to don their gym clothing and take part in short exercise sessions.

Called 5 Minute Fat Loss 1.0, the health and fitness application can also be used on the iPod Touch and the iPad.

Developed by Middlesbrough-based Olson Applications Limited, it includes over 200 simple five-minute exercise routines that can be completed in a home environment.

James Elder, founder and director of Olson Applications Limited, said that people often make unrealistic plans when they are trying to get into shape.

"This application provides a structured workout plan for the hectic modern lifestyle. If used regularly and combined with a sensible diet the majority of users will see an improvement in two to four weeks," he added.

Losing weight is not the only benefit of exercise, as research published in the August 18th online issue of the journal Neurology found that keeping fit can reduce the number of headaches that a person experiences.

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