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It happens to everyone from time to time, waking up to look in the mirror and see an unflattering sight before your eyes. If that’s the inspiration you need to kick start a healthy exercise regime, it’s important to be realistic. Anyone not predisposed to a regular exercise schedule will find the first few weeks tough going, and for that reason things should be taken one step at a time. Read on for more advice on how to follow a sensible exercise regime.

Committing to an Exercise Routine: Top Tips

It’s all too easy to get wrapped up in the excitement of taking on a new exercise routine and hobby (running, swimming, sailing), and purchase all the kit off retail outlets such as Mailspeed Marine only for the euphoria to disappear a few weeks later when that initial burst of enthusiasm begins to die down.

The best way to ensure your good intentions remain in place is not to make a major issue out of this lifestyle change. Gradually build up your exercise regime week by week, and don’t become disheartened if the first few weeks seem particularly gruelling. As that tired old cliche goes ‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’, so it’s always worth bearing in mind that you’re not going to become the next Usain Bolt overnight. Even if your first exercise sessions leave you out of breath after 15 minutes, demonstrate a little will power, and you’ll soon find things becoming a whole lot easier.

Despite the best of intentions, the monotony of exercise can often see a new fitness regime fall flat. Like any routine, running the same route or swimming the same amount of lengths at the same time every week can lead to boredom, so try and be inventive with your routine at every opportunity.

Mixing things up will help to keep boredom to a minimum, ensuring your enthusiasm for exercise doesn’t wane. Looking ahead to the long term, the change in seasons can often be the perfect opportunity to change your exercise regime, so whilst playing tennis and long runs may be suitable for the summer months, the winter may be a good time to join a gym or an indoor swimming club where the weather can’t be treated as an excuse to put exercise on the backburner.

Try not to become entrenched with an exercise regime that’s completely rigid, as it’s easy to feel guilty should you be forced to skip your regular exercise slot for one reason or another. The realities of family life and commitments often make your desire to exercise at set times tough, but provided you keep your week-to-week exercise schedule on an even keel, no harm will be done.

Finally, stop and consider your progress every few months. If one form of exercise simply isn’t working for you, explore other sports and hobbies, as the enjoyment factor will be hugely influential in determining the success or failure of your intention to turn over a (healthy) new leaf.