Keeping your get-fit resolutions

One of the best ways to stick to your workout plan is to have a workout buddy - somebody who will be counting on you to show up. You might decide to carpool with a friend to a yoga or aerobics class, or maybe you make a new friend at the gym, or find a fellow runner in your neighborhood who you can keep pace with. When your own personal motivation to get fit (or keep your resolution) isn't enough to get you out the door, knowing that you've made a commitment to your workout buddy probably will. You can encourage each other when you're not feeling it, and celebrate your triumphs and successes together.


Set goals that you know you can obtain. You won't be able to lose 30 pounds in one month, and you probably won't be able to hit the gym everyday. Instead, set a goal for something you know you can achieve, such as signing up for and taking a new class at your gym, working up to a higher number of reps or higher weights in your workout. You could also find new ways to incorporate exercise into your daily life- such as taking the stairs at work, or doing ab exercises while waiting in the line at the grocery store or while sitting in your chair at work. Tell people about your goals. Not only will this create an expectation for you to achieve them, but it will help keep those goals on your mind. Don't be afraid to ask for support from your family and friends.