Keeping up with a workout plan isn’t easy. Most of us get excited for about a week and then fall off course. Many people have a love-hate relationship with exercise, and this is understandable. If you want to stay active, consider the following five recommendations.

1.   Switch Things Up

Sometimes, people put off exercise because of boredom. If you’re doing the same workouts or working out in the same space all of the time, it probably will get dull. Plus, your body will adjust to the conditions of where you work out, and you might not benefit from the workout as much as you could.

Try to switch things up as much as possible so that you set yourself up for success and get a variety of environments; this way, your body gets different ways to work out. You’ll only achieve your goals faster and have more fun when you adjust your routine to make your approaches flexible. You can enjoy yourself more by staying engaged as your exercise.

2.   Have Fun With Fitness Fashion

Get your customized water bottles, ideal workout set, and favorite sneakers to hit the ground running. Self-expression and exercise can easily go together, not only in what you wear but how you choose to work out. For example, if you need stress relief, consider primal workouts like CrossFit if you need stress relief.

Suppose you’re the kind of person who feels more motivated to exercise with cute workout gear and hydration accessories. Combine the fun of wearing a cute fitness outfit with a workout that reflects your personality.

3.   Make Exercise Enjoyable

Instead of working out, play as you did as a kid. You don’t have to commit to a grueling session of something you despise just to say you exercised. Try to capture your adventurous side and find exercises that make you happy. There are so many different ways to be active; most don’t involve going to the gym or needing fancy equipment.

You can even exercise with friends to make exercise more fun. Consider geocaching. You’ll get a workout in and hunt for buried treasure. Go for a long hike, do laps in the pool, or grab your pup for a game of fetch.

4.   Get An Accountability Partner

Sometimes, you need the extra push to stay committed to your fitness goals. This year, get yourself an accountability partner to reach your goals.

You can keep each other accountable, share milestones, and check in on each other as you go. You can have a friend work out with you or connect with a community online.

5.   Know Your Underlying Motivation

You will feel excited for only some of the workouts. Still, if you can maintain an underlying source of motivation, a reason for exercising consistently, you’ll be more likely to stay consistent with it.

There will be days you’ll need to drag yourself out of bed to get to the gym, but that said, your underlying reason for doing so will help you finish what you started. Know why you want to exercise and use this as your logic when you’re debating hitting snooze or going out for your 3-mile morning run.

Don’t Let Your Fitness Goals Go To Waste

Staying active is about being flexible to stick to your fitness plan. Some days you’ll be ready to crush your workout; others, you’ll want nothing more than to throw the towel in.

You’ve got this! Don’t let your goals go to waste. Implement the above five suggestions and stay active this year to reach your fitness achievements.