Michael Mosley&#x27;s documentary, ”Eat, Fast and Live Longer” (about the health benefits of calorie restriction) is also interesting in the context of this article:<p><a href="https:&#x2F;&#x2F;vimeo.com&#x2F;103656060" rel="nofollow">https:&#x2F;&#x2F;vimeo.com&#x2F;103656060</a><p><i>the plank (an exercise to help lose excess fat round the stomach)</i><p>This is incorrect. The plank is an excellent exercise for building core strength (much better than situps), but it does not help lose excess fat around the stomach more or less so than any other exercise does.