End the post-Christmas blues with exercise and weight loss

WE can all get side-tracked by Christmas and the temptation to overeat and just take it easy (even long after Christmas is over!), so it can be hard to shift those unwanted pounds when the time comes for getting back to normal. But one way to achieve this is by setting yourself some simple fitness goals. The great thing about fitness is that whether you are a committed fitness fanatic, or just a part-time one, the benefits of a little exercise is the same for each individual. If you already happen to be a highly accomplished marathon runner, or a regular at the gym, good for you.

But for those who are not, getting fit can sometimes feel a little daunting. Many people may not realise it, but the vast majority of gyms these days come with instructors who are very understanding and committed to helping you achieve your goal as this gives a great sense of satisfaction knowing they have helped someone reach the personal milestone of getting fit. The one thing getting fit has in common with all of us - regardless of what level we are at - is a starting point. Everything begins with a decision to start and fitness is no different.

Many people feel a little overwhelmed at the number of people out there cycling and running these days and it can leave most people wondering where to start. A simple way to get fit for the novice is to combine brisk walking with light jogging. Next time you are out for a walk why not increase the tempo by lightly jogging for 2 minutes, then brisk walk for 3 minutes while repeating the sequence. It’s a really great way to build-up endurance and is a method of exercise that you can easily control in an effective way and before long you’ll discover you are doing more jogging than walking. It’s little simple tasks like this that make all the difference when it comes to staying fit and helping to lift those post-Christmas blues and by starting today, you’ll be one step ahead in your fitness plan as springtime nears.