1. Stay Hydrated

Most of your body is made up of water, don't get depleted during your workout otherwise you can't perform at the top level.

 

2. Be well equipped

Have the best clothing and equipment you can afford, you'll workout better and stay more comfortable.

 

3. Plan your Workout

If you meander around the equipment you're wasting valuable time and you aren't focused.

 

4. Don't be a workoutaholic

Going to the gym or working out all the time leads to staleness and injuries - don't be a bore!!

 

5. Warm up correctly

A poor warm up will lead to poor gains and injuries, spend the time to get that blood pumping.

 

6. Stretch after exercise

Stretching can help the body to rid it's self of the chemical build ups that cause muscle soreness. No one likes to walk like Frankenstein after our workouts!!

 

7. Give yourself a holiday

Every few months, give yourself a few days off. Your body will appreciate it and you will return with renewed vigour.

 

8. Keep it fresh

Mix up your workout sessions, join a class, try a new machine, change your strength days. Shock your body into new growth.

 

9. Find a partner

If you have someone to workout with your odds of sticking to it are greatly increased.

 

10. Set your goals

You need goals to work to in order to succeed. Want to run a marathon? Want to drop a dress or pant size?

 

11.Vary your routine

Don't just hit the same machines over and over again, you'll soon get bored.

 

12. Try something new

Why not try a game of squash? Or rock climbing? Go wild and try new things all the time.

 

13. Get the new gadget

There's nothing like the latest heart rate monitor to make sure you hit the gym.

 

14.Focus on feeling

Focus on the positives of exercise, how do you feel and how does it make you look.

 

15. Take a break

Take a rest from working out occasionally you'll come back with renewed vigour.

 

16.Treat yourself

When you hit your goals, go out and buy yourself a gift, dropped that dress or pant size? Get a new dress or suit. Got a six pack? Get some new clothes to show them off.

 

17. Keep a log

Tracking your workouts and progression will demonstrate the gains you are making.

 

18. Music

Make sure you have your favorite music with you when you workout.

 

19. Be Consistent

Consistently watch your diet and consistently exercise and you’ll eventually get results.  Even if you only eat right one meal a day and exercise only 2 days a week –do it consistently and you’ll be healthier and fitter than the average on again off again person.

 

20. Keep Track

When it comes to maintaining your weight it’s really, really important to keep track. Count the holes in your belt. If your belt stays where it is you’re maintaining, if you’ve got the ice pick out making a new hole, it’s time to cut back!