Getting active:

Keep it real, keep it fun and keep going!

When starting an exercise program it pays to “keep it real”.
Aiming to join the ranks of elite sports people overnight isn’t only unrealistic, but going too hard too soon may also put you off exercise before you really get going.

Start with a goal of simply reaching a level of fitness at which exercising is no longer a “chore”.

Once you start, your progress will fuel further progress until you reach (maybe even surpass) the goal you set yourself at the start.

Try these tips for starting an exercise program:
Make a plan - set a goal (which you can modify along the way) then track your progress using smaller, more manageable steps until you get there.

Have fun! Sticking to an exercise program is MUCH easier when you’re doing something you enjoy.

Think outside the gym - swing a bat, a racquet, or even your
hips at a dance class!

Bring a friend - having a partner to workout with is one of the
most effective ways to set common goals, stay accountable and come up with new ideas to keep your exercise interesting.

Fit together:

When it comes to weight loss and exercise, two or more heads (and bodies) are always better than one. Setting goals with others
is a great way to stay honest and motivated because let’s face it, turning off the alarm and rolling over is a lot harder when you have people waiting to exercise with you.

Exercising with friends and family is fun, and because you’re on a shared journey, you can bounce ideas off each other and track
your progress a lot more effectively.

So go on, grab a friend or the family for some quality time exercising and get your summer fitness regime up and running together.