| Keeping fit in summer always seems easier, but | | | | new people. |
| when the nights get darker and the weather gets | | | | 6. Consider working with a personal trainer as this |
| colder it's often hard to stay resolute. So with | | | | will mean you really maximize your exercise time |
| autumn just round the corner I thought I'd share | | | | with focused activity. In addition a personal trainer |
| my thoughts on how to keep up your regime in | | | | can monitor what you're doing and make |
| winter. | | | | adjustments to posture and technique. |
| 1. Before you join the gym, amongst other things | | | | 7. Write down your goals and reasons for |
| consider where the gym is. Is it on the way | | | | exercise then whenever you feel your resolve |
| home from work? Near a friend's house? Close to | | | | remind yourself of them. |
| home? These are all great locations as it means | | | | 8. Use exercise as a stress reliever. Pounding |
| you will past the gym regularly, making it more | | | | away on a treadmill or doing a spinning class is a |
| difficult to pretend it doesn't exist. | | | | great way to forget the stresses of the day and |
| 2. Remember that variety is the spice of life, and | | | | release those happy endorphins. Using exercise in |
| keep a range of exercise in your routine. This | | | | this way will also mean you associate exercise |
| way you're less likely to get bored and give up. | | | | with feeling good so it won't feel like such a chore. |
| 3. Try exercising with a friend. If you're having a | | | | 9. Treat yourself to a sauna or steam after your |
| catch up with them while you work, then not only | | | | work out. Not only will it help you relax, it also |
| is your mind distracted you also burn a few more | | | | helps to purify your skin, enhancing your post |
| calories. | | | | exercise healthy glow. |
| 4. Reward yourself. Lost a few pounds? Ran for | | | | 10. If you do miss a work out don't beat yourself |
| an extra 10 minutes? Treat yourself to that new | | | | up over it or give up. We all lapse sometimes but |
| book, CD or dress you've had your eye on. | | | | it doesn't have to mean your fitness regime is |
| 5. Try a sports team. Netball or hockey can be a | | | | over, as long as you get back to it asap all is not |
| great way to pack in loads of exercise while | | | | lost. |
| having fun, and is also an opportunity to meet | | | | |