Get Motivated

HOW many of you have you cringed at your holiday snaps – and vowed to get in shape for next Summer...?

HOW many of you make a resolution to join a gym every New Year...?

HOW many of you have been so puffed out running for the bus, you are determined to get off the couch and get fit...?

Any of these sound familiar? WHY do so many of us have such good intentions to get fit – but are so useless when it actually comes to doing it? Why is it so difficult to get going?

Well read on and find out – It might just push you into contacting me, or someone else to finally take control and feel FANTASTIC!


Only half the adult population take part in any form of regular exercise - and only a very small amount of these people actually do it in a way that makes an improvement to their fitness. You have to remember that we are able to motivate ourselves in a number of ways, but what is effective for one person might not be for another.

The first phase of change is ‘Pre-contemplation.’ This is where you have no plans of any change and where ignorance is bliss. But this might change - something might trigger you to start thinking about getting fit or taking part in a sport. The trigger could be a comment from a friend or partner who makes you think about you and what they said, it could be something else. You would now be in the ‘Contemplation’ phase, sitting on the fence thinking about what you could do and how you would do this.

You have been thinking about starting exercising for a little while now and you are quite keen to do something about it. You have now entered the ‘Determination or Preparation’ phase. You now start making some enquiries to get some advice on the best way to achieve your goals. You will test the water to see what best fits you. You have now identified the best path forward and you start on your new regime. I am sure it will be hard at first but once you start seeing the results, it will feel great. You are now entering the ‘Action’ phase. This is where you practice your new routine for 3-6months (If you find this tough don’t worry, keep on going!) You might fall off the wagon, but that’s ok - just jump back on and keep going!

Once you have committed to your exercise regime and are really enjoying the activity and the benefits from it, you have reached the ‘Maintenance’ phase. It’s been over 6 months and you don’t want to stop because you are feeling the changes in your life and lifestyle as a consequence of the hard work you have put in.

Your confidence will start building. You feel belonging in what you do. You will no longer be a beginner. Your self esteem will build. Others will notice the difference and compliment you.

Go on, do it!