There are plenty of people who see great results from their training, which indicates that they’re doing something right. Meanwhile, there are also plenty of people who try, and fail, and then wonder where they went wrong. Removing multiple factors, such as the build, habits and metabolism of those who’re successful in their training, we’re left with one factor. And that simple but important factor, is the enjoyment that they get from their workouts. Think about it, you might see somebody jogging in a park and say to your friend “I need to be doing that to lose weight but I hate running. I don’t know how people do it”. This can apply to any type of fitness, not just jogging. If you dislike swimming, or weight training, or high intensity classes, why on earth would you do it? You wouldn’t expect to pass a medical degree with flying colours if you hated every part of the training, so you can’t expect to see sustainable results from doing a form of exercise that you loathe. So, if you can find a type of exercise that you genuinely enjoy, then you’re going to want to get up at 6am to go and hit a new personal best. You’re going to want to turn down a social event to get your workout in. Most importantly, you’re going to want to carry on even once you hit those goals. This doesn’t just apply to people who want to lose weight, either. This applies to somebody just looking to become a little more active, right through to somebody looking to become a competitive bodybuilder, and everyone else in-between. Where do you start? It’s simple. If you want to run a marathon one day, then take up running. If you want to compete in a triathlon, give running, swimming and cycling a go. If you want to go hiking with your family, get outside and start walking. If you want to lose body fat and gradually build muscle, take up weightlifting. If you want to just have a laugh with a few friends while keeping fit, try a fun fitness class such as boxing or aerobics. If you want to really challenge your body, try CrossFit. If you want to strengthen your body, try yoga. You get the idea. Given how many options there are, it’s highly unlikely that you won’t find something you enjoy doing on a regular basis. Putting your weight loss, fat loss, maintenance or muscle gain goals aside, you owe it to yourself to become a better, healthier version of the person who originally thought they wouldn’t touch a workout with a barge pole. What have you got to lose?