Do you find it difficult to motivate yourself to exercise? You’re not alone. The temptation to snuggle up on the couch and watch a movie is a lot more enticing than going for a run, especially now that it is coming into winter and it gets colder and dark very quickly!

It’s time to get motivated again! Here are some useful ideas which might just make you think twice about watching that movie!

• Getting into a routine is the hardest part about exercising. Once you are on a roll and have started your regime and sustained it for about week, you’ll probably start to really enjoy it!
• Start small. Go for a 20 minute walk first and then next time, increase the inclination or time.
• Try different activities to get an idea of what you enjoy doing. These could include: running, walking, push ups, sprint/ interval training, skipping, swimming, stomach crunches and so much more!
• Have an end goal that you can work towards but also make little aims in between, that way it doesn’t seem so daunting! Think about: increasing, decreasing or maintaining your body weight, increasing your strength, improving your heart rate and therefore fitness levels.
• Grab a friend or neighbour and do exercise with them. This is a really good outside motivating force!