Well, the better weather will soon be on the horizon and the nights are starting to pull out. What better time to start to motivate yourself into action and start an exercise plan? Being a Personal Trainer it’s a key part of the job to help clients reach their fitness goals. Having a goal gives focus to a new exercise plan. I thought I would share a few tips with you:

· Set a goal that is challenging but achievable (if a goal is easy it won’t motivate you)

· Use both short and long term goals.i.e a short term goal may be to swim 8 lengths of the pool. The long term goal might be to be to get to a target weight or run a marathon

· Use progression in the goals. Start small and revisit the goals ‘moving the goal posts’ – This keeps motivation and highlights improvement

· Start with exercises you enjoy (you are more likely to stick with this) in an environment you like. I.e. cycling in the countryside –it doesn’t always have to be in a gym!

· Music used in your exercise can be a great motivator, using tracks to spur you on to the next level

· Allow yourself a reward when you hit a short or long term goal (but try to avoid food!). Small reward for short term goals and a bigger one for long term!

You could always try one of my classes and come together with like minded people to help kick start your regime. Exercising with others is a great motivator!