Right from the early days of my gymwork, running and sports training most of my week has been spent either working up a sweat, or getting others to work up a sweat in the search for results..
We all have our own reasons for getting and keeping fit..
We were, and still are designed to move..our ancestors moved for survival and to a certain extent that’s still our motivation. It’s just that time, knowledge and science has come up with more ways to move than previous generations had.Unfortunately, nowadays the hardest part of any exercise programme is usually making the effert to begin..
So tip number one has to be:Move..Walk,Dance,Swim,Cycle,Run,Row..even stand still but move*

1. All exercise is movement and stillness..just some exercises move faster and stay still longer than others.

2. Find an exercise you enjoy doing..Remember cleaning the house is exercise..just not one we’d all choose to do regularly (ask my partner)
I always say that I feel better after a session than I did before..so getting out of the chair is nearly always the hardest part of any session

3. Try to find someone to exercise with..and here I’m happier if that someone is another human being or animal that can keep you company. How many times have you seen somebody stop halfway through a set of reps to change their music on a piece of equipment.

4. Keep track of the exercise you do. There are a multitude of “sayings” out there which apply this piece of advice to all walks of life..but that doesn’t mean it’s not relevant to us. Use some kind of diary so that you know what progress you’re making.

5. Dont worry about fads, costly equipment or multiple dvd’s. In most cases your bodyweight is enough..check out information from known experts (including me)..Dax Moy has constantly given great advice on exercise and fat loss systems..if you want real hard core see Steve Sonnen..but be happy with working with the basic exercises of Squats, Press Ups, Abdominal Exercises, Running/Walking..there are ways to make these sessions as hard as you can take it.

6. Only stick to one or two means of information..it’s possible now to follow the programmes of one “expert” that totally contradict the programme of another “expert” particularly when you’re looking for advice on food.

7. Vary your types of training you do. One of my top trainers recognised that whilst she watched us doing tai chi she realised that we constantly moved through stages of exercise..she had been on two pieces of machinery,the rowing machine and the running machine..and she also told me that those two machines were practically all she used.

8. Look at all forms of exercises and dismiss none: until you’ve tried them.The danger of believing that only programmes that leave sweat beneath you’re feet is rarely pressed by many gym instructors or even some personal trainers.I have often seen people look into a class of yoga, pilates and particulaly tai chi and immediately dismiss the work because “they’re only standing still.” Not only is this totally wrong, it also ignores the rehabilitation part of any exercise programme..the part that means that the particular activity the person is following can be continued longer and more successfully.It also ignores the fact that as a professional trainer I can make sure that whatever you do pushes you to the limit anyway.

9. Encourage yourself (and your family) to exercise together, I certainly followed my father into the gym and into exercise, and he followed me.He began by taking me out into the fresh air as a three year old, followed my football career,took me to the local Boy’s Club for training and always kept himself in good shape. (At 79 a man ran out of a pub and grabbed him by the shoulders..my dad reacted by instinct and threw two punches.The man had to be taken to hospital)The truth is though that through his sport and his training my father had always been a gentle man..never needing or wanting an argument.

10. You want enjoy everyday of your life.But, research has shown the benefits of exercise whatever your situation..an athlete:you’ll realise the benefits.Elderly:There are always classes for you.Chair bound:Look at the para-olympians and take a leaf out of their book.Remember all exercise:ALL EXERCISE is simply movement and stillness.
To find out more about how YOU can get the most from your exercise..FOR LONGER: Go to www.warwick-personal-trainer.com and continue reading www.balancehealth-fitness.co.uk