Starting your fitness journey: Step 1

Often we make the decision to change our lifestyle, but we don’tknow where to start. Half the time thiscreates more problems, becausenow you have to start thinking of a gym, a diet, managing your time, the costsetc. However, it doesn’thave tofeel like quantum physics, remember it’s alifestyle and not just a phaseso aim to learn and adapt as you go. The first step we recommendis for you to surroundyourself with like-minded people, because this becomes your support system and a source of knowledge. This is easily done through joining a gym.. as you will find others like you. Find out what gyms areclose to you, make sure the gyms you choose are closeto your daily routine. Next step is to get recommendations from friends who belong to agym. Findout the costs andvisityourshortlisted gyms. Check out theequipment, and otherfacilities such as the showers.Finally, talk to thestaff andtell themyour goalsand expectations. Most gyms tend to have personal trainersor cheaper options such as beginnersclasses. Once youare satisfied,sign upandpreparefor yourjourney