Many people believe that getting fit is impossible. However, the path to fitness does not have to be painful or difficult. By modifying your daily routine in a few ways, you can get fit and have the body and life you’ve always wanted.

Join an exercise and fitness club to help keep you motivated. This will “lock” you, so to speak, and keep you coming back over time. Don’t do this if you can motivate yourself to hit the gym on your own. This strategy is intended as a last ditch effort.

TIP! You need to find an exercise routine that keeps you interested. If you choose something you enjoy, you’ll be excited to exercise.

The frequency of your strength training depends on your personal goals. If you want muscle mass, you shouldn’t do more than one strength training session a week. If you work your strength more often, you will get leaner but well-defined muscles.

Walking with good posture is important to ensure you don’t injure yourself. Walk as straight as you can, making sure to keep your shoulders back. Bend your elbows at a 90 degree angle. Remember watching people practice walking with a book on their head… that’s the idea! When your left foot is forward, your left arm should be back, and vice versa. With each step, allow your heel to touch the ground first, then roll the rest of your foot forward.

Try doing exercises you don’t like. The reason you don’t like exercise is probably because you’re not good at it. When you’ve been doing an exercise you don’t LOVE for a while, it becomes your favorite.

TIP! Walking will help you increase your stamina and is a fantastic exercise. Walk using the heel-to-toe method, walking on heel first until you reach your toes.

Be sure to wear appropriate footwear when exercising. When you don’t wear the right shoes for your exercise, you risk injuring yourself. Not to mention, your feet will become uncomfortable more quickly and may become discouraged during your workouts and a greater likelihood of leaving the gym early.

Lifting heavier with fewer reps is the best way (in my opinion) to build muscle mass. The biggest muscles don’t always come from the person who lifts the most weights. The most successful weightlifters often do multiple repetitions of a lighter weight or a heavier weight with fewer repetitions. Find what works for you and keep it moving!

For the best workout, choose clothing that you feel comfortable wearing. Some gyms may feel more like fashion shows than a place to work out, and you may feel pressured to dress accordingly. You should only wear clothes in which you can move comfortably and exercise without embarrassment. You need to focus on your workouts, not the latest styles at the gym.

TIP! Exercising can be difficult when you have a busy schedule. Do your workouts in two sessions.

Fitness has many physical and mental benefits. Regular exercise has also been shown to improve mental health. A good training session releases endorphins, a source of natural euphoria. It also boosts your mood and confidence when you exercise. So, in a sense, you’re just a few workouts away from happiness.

Be sure to schedule your exercise around the foods you eat. When you’re on the go, it’s tempting to just grab whatever unhealthy food is convenient. If you come up with a schedule, you’ll prepare healthy snacks and meals and make sure you make it to your workouts. I tend to think that I can’t “enjoy” high carbs unless I’ve earned it…by doing some form of exercise or movement.

While nothing comes easy, know that working hard will certainly pay off in the end. As you reach your fitness goals, not only will you begin to improve your appearance, but your physical health and well-being will also benefit. Getting fit is a great way to live life to the fullest and helps you get things done more easily.