This time of year many are motivated to get in shape. A new year is a great time to begin a fitness and nutrition program. Gyms are filled with people wanting to get fit. The first step is starting an exercise program. The next step is continuing the program.

Staying focused with a fitness regime is tough when you have many other commitments. However, staying the course of a fitness program will enable good health to be able to handle all of life's challenges. Convenience is crucial in keeping an exercise program. If it is far away, that becomes a stressor and eventually not doable. Make sure the effort is matched to your ability. Too hard too soon causes unnecessary soreness and possible injury which will sideline your fitness program. Example, you wouldn't start in a spinning class that is intermediate. Not only will you feel exhausted after, but you won't be able to properly give your body what it needs to adapt to the exercise. Now more than ever, there are all kinds of fitness programs that you can stream right into your home through wifi. Peloton has taken off with its bikes, treadmills, and digital streaming. Making the workout convenient to you any time of day or night. I, like you, have to fit it in. Convenience for me is the next step to keep exercise a part of life.

So here's to a year of good health and fitness. Take the first step to starting an exercise program. Make the next step by keeping your exercise program convenient. Build it into your life, and next year will be smooth sailing. For more information about health and fitness please contact Kay Colgan, Middleburg Pilates and Personal Training, 14 S Madison St. Middleburg, VA or call 540-687-6995