Don't do it alone - phone a friend!

I love my job and one of the main reasons why I do is that I get to meet and work with lots of lovely people who want to improve their health one way or another. 

The thing they all have in common is the need for that little push and that’s where I come in.

Having someone with you to cheer you on makes a huge difference to how you perform and feel; it’s a team effort so this post is about buddying up!

Now that the days are longer (and warmer) it’s a brilliant time to begin that new exercise habit.  In my opinion, if you are not always disciplined or you find exercising on your own daunting or boring, then the best way to stick to your new habit is to enlist the help of a friend.

Exercising with a friend is not only more fun but it’s also a lovely way to socialise at the same time.  You can motivate each other to stick to a regular routine and even make new friends along the way.  Years ago when I belonged to a gym, I went with a good friend of mine and we took three exercise classes a week.  We chose the classes we wanted to do and started going together.  We always had a really good laugh and agreed that we were a real help to each other.  The classes became part of our weekly routine and guaranteed that we would see each other at least three times a week which made us even closer as friends.  Through the classes we met a couple of other girls and are all friends to this day.

So you see you don’t have to go it alone!

Try exercising with a mate and see if it improves your motivation.

Love Sian xx

Sian is a mobile personal trainer and runs Enrich Fitness with her sister Carrie.  They are based in Twickenham, Middlesex and cover a wide area of South West London and Surrey.  www.enrichfitness.co.uk