Get started right now
We can all procrastinate, but once we get started we all seem to enjoy the experience. You don’t have to do everything at once. Beginning with one activity regularly and adding to it as time and funds allow will allow you to become fitter. Track your progress, as I do on my progress reports page. That will help you to stay motivated. When you will look back after couple of month, you will see you have progress obviously.
Plan and research
Plan your activities before spending any money or time. A personal trainer, the web, or friends that are into fitness can help you. Of course, the main information source now is internet. But enermous quantity of information brings another problem – how to sort out what is true and appropriate exactly for you. Anyway after some time you will filter out your favorite channels and sources.
Do what you enjoy
If the fitness program you attempt to do is so difficult or boring that you won’t stay with it, or look for excuses not to avoid doing it, then it isn’t the right one for you. It does not mean you should jump over and over again. Try few workouts and you will feel for sure, is it for you or not. Try to imagine how you are doing it after a year, and what improvements it could give you.
Vary the activities
Cardio training on a treadmill, bike, running or skiing, is only one part of the fitness equation. Pick a strength training routine that you can also incorporate into your fitness regime. An excercise on fitness mat, or using dumbbells, fitness rubbers, balls or other small accessory items can provide the means to help you add to your fitness program. And vice versa. Adding cardio to your strength training will pay huge dividends.
Improve your eating habits
Make a positive change to your eating habits, however small, to compliment your fitness routine. Drink more liquids, eat low sugar or sugar free deserts, eat more vegetables and fruit. Try to avoid fast food, fries, cola and snacks. The list is endless. And do not forget about protein. It is fundament for your gains. Novadays there is some protein rich products, for example special protein rich milk cocktails. It’s not mandatory to use special sports nutrition if you have good eating habits.