The Christmas turkey is finished for another year and the tins of chocolates have finally emptied, so now is the perfect time to think about making positive changes for the new year. We all like the idea of setting supersized goals, but in reality making small changes over a longer period will have reap the success.

Exercise of any kind is great for mind body and soul. From walking further each day, to simply being a bit more active around your home, research proves how important exercise is at any age.

It can help manage weight, reduce the risk of diseases and help strengthen bones and muscle. It is also great for mental health, can boost self-esteem, improve sleep and, of course, gyms are a great place to socialise and make new friends. However, it is important to start with a manageable routine and build over time. The health benefits are there for everyone but if you do too much too soon you run the risk of injury and demotivation”.

Joshua Armytage, General Manager B! Health and Fitness centres in Honiton and Lyme Regis says “the benefits of a healthy lifestyle are well documented but people need to make a commitment to staying fit and healthy all-year round. Exercise and healthy eating options need to be part of a balanced weekly routine and not just a January whim.”

Performance Goals Instead of Just Weight Loss Goals. While weight loss always seems to be the top priority for all of us looking to get into shape, performance goals are even more fun to achieve. Knowing that you can achieve physical goals based on strength and endurance is one of the best feelings out there. This is great not just for your physical health, but also for your mental and emotional well being. So instead of just focusing on the scales, focus on small achievements.

For example, walking or running a bit further each time or completing a few more press ups week on week. By attaining these small victories, you will feel great and also be gaining muscle, building endurance, and reaching weight loss goals.

The Benefits Of A Personal Trainer - Some people require a little extra help to keep them focused and on track to achieving thier goals and so why not get some support from a personal trainer?

Personal Trainers are available to provide that extra focus and support, creating some accountability and helping members achieve their personal fitness goals.

Charlotte Bernhardt is one of the team of 7 personal trainers at B! Health and fitness in Honiton and Lyme and tells us...“it is amazing how many people we have worked with and been able to help. Whether it be just for general health and fitness or specific needs for illness, disability or training for significant sporting events. Helping and watching ordinary people achieve extraordinary things is totally inspiring. We work closely with members old and new, to help them build realistic and personal plans for both exercise and nutrition and find that most people who walk through our doors are wanting to be a healthy weight and to feel confident mentally and physically”

 

Fitness should be about fun and setting realistic goals. For most people that is very achievable without living in the gym and having to only eat salads. Getting mentally fitter and physically fitter in 2023 is simply understanding what are your goals, how to achieve them, and then maintain them longer term. Yes we all still want the occasional “treat day” and that’s fine, but there has to be  some compromise somewhere along the line and also a commitment to implementing a new routine.”

 

So why not start you 2023 with some new fitness goals, whether that’s baby steps to loosing weight, improving your mental health or achieving some really inspiring goals – why not make the first steps to a healthier your on 2023 and visit your friendly local B! Health and Fitness centre in Honiton or Lyme Regis today?

    

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