It is safe to say that becoming fit is not always easy or fun, in practice. But, you have to realize that to be healthy, this is something we all must do. Luckily, staying in shape does not require extreme challenges. Fitness only take some of your time and efforts. It just may be enjoyable.

Pick an exercise that is fun and you will be more likely to stick with it. If you enjoy your exercise plan, you’ll anticipate it with pleasure rather than dread every day.

No matter what your gender happens to be, you should still do strength training as part of your exercise routine. You don’t have to worry about bulking up and looking like a body builder unless you actively try for that result. Those types of builds don’t happen overnight and a casual person won’t achieve those builds.

Stretch those muscles. Your muscles have to get stretched for longer periods of time as you get older. Aging causes muscle density to decrease, as well as a decrease in pliability. Under 40 years old? Hold stretches for about 30 seconds. Over 40? Stretch for about a minute. You’ll feel more flexible and limber this way.

If you’re trying to bulk up, start out by going until you can’t go anymore and then having two cups of chocolate milk. Sounds simple, but a group of those just beginning were studied and it was found that training “to failure” caused a weight gain of 5 pounds in 2 months, but only if followed by a supplement.

In conclusion, fitness isn’t going to be fun all the time, and it’s probably not going to be easy. If you have the right attitude and workouts, though, it doesn’t have to be torture. It’s difficult to begin your fitness journey by yourself. There’s plenty of advice and assistance waiting for you; all you have to do is get serious about getting fit.