Health Secretary Matt Hancock has been urged to introduce a 'work out to help out' scheme to encourage physical activity for those in Tier 3 lockdown areas.It comes after gyms and leisure centres in the Liverpool city region were forced to close after the are was moved into Tier 3.Tory MP Caroline Johnson, who represents Sleaford and North Hykeham, suggested the initiative in the House of Commons on Thursday.It would be broadly based on the 'Eat Out to Help Out' scheme which launched in August.Ms Johnson suggested the scheme could include free online activities.She told the Commons: "The Prime Minister has been very clear in the risks of obesity of those who get coronavirus and that people who are obese have a more severe disease course.
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