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Live far from a gym?
Invest in and install home exercise equipment, from resistance bands to a stationary exercise bike, in your designated workout area so you can fit in workouts around your day-to-day schedule.
Just moved?
If you just moved to a new city or neighbourhood, consider training or doing outdoor cardio. Exploring the area and finding a running or walking route is a good way to acquaint yourself with your new surroundings. From a quick search online, you’re bound to find a selection of running clubs that you can join within your community. These meetup groups offer a great opportunity to get familiar with the local routes and meet your neighbours while you’re at it.
Don’t get motivated alone?
Those who are big into team sports and group fitness should consider signing up for rec sports leagues and group exercise classes. Not only can you stay fit while meeting new people, but the sense of accountability and motivation you get from working out with others makes a big difference to staying on track with your goals.
Scared of commitment?
Interested in getting a gym membership but scared of making the commitment? Before signing up, take advantage of the trial passes and memberships that many gyms offer to prospective new members. This gives you a chance to test out the workout equipment, try out a fitness class or two, and scope out the environment and vibe before committing.

If you overindulged during the festive period and are having to loosen the buckle on your belt, now is a good time to set some serious fitness goals. Losing weight and getting active are some of the most popular New Year's resolutions but setting the right ambitions and staying motivated can be far tougher than people think. Luckily, there are plenty of services and gadgets aimed at keeping you firmly off the sofa with Apple just one of the technology brands that has branched out in a bid to help its customers stay in shape.

Not only does the US firm offer users full fitness tracking via its Apple Watch and iPhone but there's also the ability to get some exercise without going near the gym thanks to its Fitness+ subscription platform.

This service offers a catalogue of classes including heart-pumping HIIT workouts, Yoga lessons, fun Dance classes and Strength sessions which are all aimed at improving overall well-being. An update is even arriving this month that adds kickboxing and workouts to the sound of Beyoncé.

Live far from a gym?
Invest in and install home exercise equipment, from resistance bands to a stationary exercise bike, in your designated workout area so you can fit in workouts around your day-to-day schedule.

Just moved?
If you just moved to a new city or neighbourhood, consider training or doing outdoor cardio. Exploring the area and finding a running or walking route is a good way to acquaint yourself with your new surroundings. From a quick search online, you’re bound to find a selection of running clubs that you can join within your community. These meetup groups offer a great opportunity to get familiar with the local routes and meet your neighbours while you’re at it.

Don’t get motivated alone?
Those who are big into team sports and group fitness should consider signing up for rec sports leagues and group exercise classes. Not only can you stay fit while meeting new people, but the sense of accountability and motivation you get from working out with others makes a big difference to staying on track with your goals.

Scared of commitment?
Interested in getting a gym membership but scared of making the commitment? Before signing up, take advantage of the trial passes and memberships that many gyms offer to prospective new members. This gives you a chance to test out the workout equipment, try out a fitness class or two, and scope out the environment and vibe before committing.

Amid 'new year, new you' sentiments is a longterm goal for many of us - to get fit and into shape. There's no better time than January to get back into an exercise routine - or even try a new workout.

Lots of people find it hard to get into the rhythm of working out. Why? Why not? Yet, the root of the issue can often be we don't know what exercises and routines are best for our body - and our age group.

Going to the gym for a HIIT class is often considered one of the best ways to get fit - but while that might be good at a certain age, working out in the weights area might actually do you more good.

The great news is there is plenty of choice. Whether you are looking to attend a good spin session - or simply to tone up with a Pilates class, there's a workout for everyone to get back into shape, whatever your age.

If this is inspiring you to get fit, or get fitter, but the task feels daunting and the sofa rather more appealing, have faith: it’s all about finding the right activity for you and your lifestyle.

We all know the person standing next to you or across the room is different. From the way they look to the strength and mobility they possess. Everyone is different. That’s why exercise needs to vary between individuals.

When we talk about varying exercises between individuals, it is not only about the exercises performed. It is also about the number of repetitions and the volume done.

Generally, this comes down to the individual’s ability to recover between workouts, and bear in mind the person’s lifestyle, stress, and fitness play a vital role in this.

In this article, we discuss why you should vary your training and not follow the same exercise program as the person next to you.

Firstly, for most people creating some variety in their training can prevent boredom, which is often associated with repeating the same thing over again.

Secondly, varying your training has been shown to prevent a plateau in your fitness. By following the correct periodization model, you can prevent yourself from reaching a plateau in your fitness and performance. Subsequently, this can help you continue to improve as the year’s pass.

When you start to vary your exercise routine, you can target your specific strengths and weaknesses in your training plan. It also means you can base your training around specific goals.