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How to make a strong start to the new year!

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January 06, 2026

As we begin thinking about what 2026 might bring, you may have already been thinking about some fitness goals and health-focused resolutions for the year ahead.

- BY CAMILLA FOSTER

If building strength is high on your list, Sam Quinn, personal training lead at Nuffield Health, has some tips...

START WITH BODYWEIGHT EXERCISES

If you are starting out as a complete novice, you don't even necessarily need a gym membership. Firstly try some bodyweight exercises - such as squats, core exercises, single leg exercises like lunges or lateral lunges or press-ups - as these are all going to help begin to build physical strength.

SET DIFFERENT GOALS

Having short, medium and long-term goals will help you stay consistent throughout the whole year.

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