1) Stay Hydrated- Our bodies our about 60%water and so drinking2-3 Litres ofwater a day will keep you feeling healthy andkeep youready forexercise.
2) Take the stairs- Taking the stairs instead of the lift will help burn off calories and improve fitness levels.
3) Keep your lunchtimes healthy- Whether your lunch is home made or bought out try to opt for the healthy option. Try to Eat more whole grain foods, like wholemeal bread andwholemeal pasta and stay away from white bread.
4) Don't Diet- Diets are generally seen as short term fixes, and therefore as soon as you stop dieting the weight will return. Try eating a balanced diet instead and reward yourself occasionally with a treat. Try to eat different foods so your body receives a range of nutrients.
5) Use a Pedometer- Keep track of how many steps you take during the day. Aim for 6,000 to 10,000 steps a day.
Matt Wadie is the founder of Focusing On You Personal Training. He is a REPS registered Personal Trainer and Sport Nutrionist. He says enjoying exercise is the key to success: At Focusing On You I work on the basis that encouragement is much more productive than intimidation. Whilst training hard and eating well are essential in achieving goals, I firmly believe that having fun is just as important.' His fitness class Matt's Total Toning' is new and completely unique. Created and designed to tone up the entire body in just one session a week, the fun filled and structured class is a great way to keep fit. It's your life. It's your health. It's your Future.'