There is a lot more to becoming physically fit than doing a bunch of random exercises whenever you seem to feel like it. Everyone has thought "I want to be more healthy" and "I want to be in better shape" from time to time. If you truly want to get fit you need to make a commitment to a better level of overall health. You can't hope to get fit if you aren't prepared to do things like eating good food and making healthy lifestyle choices. Obviously those topics are best left for another time. Here are some hints that will help you get started on your fitness routine.
Your meals should be nutritious, balanced and healthy. The better your diet, the easier it will be for you to increase your fitness levels. If you are only eating processed junk it won't matter how much you exercise, you'll still have a hard time reaching your fitness goals. Eating a good and balanced diet is the best way to make sure that you are getting all of the nutrients you need to keep your body healthy as you exercise and build up your muscles. Eating well keeps your energy levels up which helps increase your success when you work out.
Seek help from a personal trainer. You are probably flirting with the idea of joining a gym (or quite possibly have already paid to join one). Lots of gyms have personal trainers on hand who can help you learn about fitness and help you put together a workout that you can use to get healthy. The personal trainers at your gym will be experts on gym machines and equipment, teach fitness classes and will help you decide just how much time and energy you should be putting into your new fitness routine. Perhaps most importantly of all, a personal trainer will cheer you on when you need it. Starting a fitness routine can be intimidating. Having a person by your side who knows what he or she is doing and who is invested in your success can help combat your nerves.
If you like doing a particularly athletic activity, join a group that does it as well. One great and fun way to work your muscles and burn calories is to take a dance class. Join a class for water aerobics. Take up rock climbing or hiking. These exercises will allow you to have lots of fun while also helping you get fit. If you have fun with your workout routine you will have more success with it. You are more likely to skip out on a workout if you don't like the routine that you are doing. How much success do you expect from something like that? Why not have fun while you get fit? True fitness is a total body and mind state of being. You can exercise every single day but if you are not making any other healthy choices you are not going to get very far. To truly get fit you need to eat a healthy diet and make healthy lifestyle choices. Obviously you still need to exercise regularly as well. Work with an experienced fitness expert, use your brain and practice some common sense: eventually you will be fit as a fiddle.