The quitters' fitness strategy

4. Know how to use your body. Make this one of your goals: don't rely on equipment for your workout - learn how to use your own body weight for resistance training. Take a session with a personal trainer or spend time on the machines in the gym. Then, learn five moves for your legs, arms, abs and bum, and some stretching positions for warm-up and cool-down that you can do without the machines. Once you know how to do these moves, you can make the whole world your gymnasium.
5. Get some rest. With your new commitment to a healthier lifestyle, you must realise the importance of rest. Sleep and recovery is an integral part of ensuring your body has time to replenish energy stores lost during your workouts. Focus on slow and steady training combined with balanced nutrition and sufficient rest. Soon, you'll feel better after each session and see visible results.

If you're one of those people who dislikes following lists to the letter, consider these general approaches to fitness:

• Try a variety of different disciplines that challenge both your physical self and your mind.


• Get professional advice in both training and nutrition to make sure you are doing both correctly.


• Make a lifestyle change rather than start a fitness programme and you'll be able to stick with it long-term.





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