Falling off the keep-fit wagon in February is as much a cliche as jumping on it in January – here, three experts explain how to boost your chances of staying on track
Most of us have, at some point in our lives, looked in the mirror and decided we need a radical image overhaul – especially in January. Then, when we don’t achieve the desired six-pack within a month, we tumble off the fitness bandwagon. But is there a way to set realistic, useful fitness goals that will keep you motivated as the nights draw in and the prospect of an extra hour in bed trumps a workout?
First of all, think about the goals not to make – keep in mind that exercise alone won’t change your body shape. If you are looking for major fat loss, you will have to look at diet, too. “People underestimate the amount of effort physical transformations take,” says Hannah Lewin, a personal trainer. She advises clients to focus on positive fitness goals instead – running 5km or deadlifting 30kg – rather than aesthetic goals that will require drastic lifestyle overhauls.
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