Workout how to stay motivated

DOC'S TOP TIPS FOR THOSE STRUGGLING TO KEEP NEW YEAR FITNESS RESOLUTION

- BY CAMILLA FOSTER

AT the start of January, many of us are fuelled by New Year's resolutions and hit the gym with enthusiasm and energy.

However, as the months roll on, it’s completely natural for that initial surge of motivation to fade.

The reasons why this happens are multi-factorial, says Dr Robin Chatterjee, consultant in musculoskeletal, sports and exercise medicine at the Chelsea Outpatient Centre.

"First of all, the idea of completely changing your lifestyle from doing no exercise and eating a lot to suddenly going to the gym regularly might sound good, but the reality is that it requires commitment, time and money," reflects Dr Chatterjee.

"Secondly, we are still in winter and the weather is dark, cold and miserable, so the motivation to get out of the house might not be there.

"Also, once people break one resolution, they tend to break all of them."

To help you bounce back from this, here are some tips on how to stay consistent, safe and motivated in your gym workouts for the rest of 2026.

Seek professional advice

Don't be afraid to seek support. Professionals such as personal trainers are there to help you work towards those long-term goals and can help you stay on track.