A man who works out at a gym several times each week in order to feel better, is actually feeling much worse than before he began his fitness regime, it has emerged.

“Smashed it at the gym yesterday, I can barely move” Matt (34) has been proudly saying almost every day for the past 14 months.

“Just gotta re-train the muscles into getting used to the workout before it gets easier…well that’s what Gunter, my PT says anyway”.

Matt went on to explain that exercise is as much about looking good as it is feeling good.

“You’d be amazed how many times a colleague has asked me if I’ve been to the gym following a pre-work session.

“I don’t blame them, it’s pretty obvious, I mean you don’t get canons like these sitting on the couch” said Matt smugly while pointing to what appeared to be a bicep.

However further investigations have found that such questions are asked in jest due to the increase in sweat patches and potency of his BO.

“It’s a bit of a joke around the office” said Beth, one of Matt’s co-workers.

“It’s hardly difficult to tell if he’s been to the gym, the stench starts wafting through before he even enters the building.

“And in terms of looking good? Well I guess if the drenched business shirt look has become fashionable, he’s bloody nailing it!”