Keep up the momentum as your enthusiasm fades

HOW TO STAY CONSISTENT WITH THE GYM AFTER JANUARY BUZZ, BY CAMILLA FOSTER

- BY CAMILLA FOSTER

AT the start of January, many of us were 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.

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

Seek professional advice

“Instead of going to the gym and just randomly using the machines without knowing what you are doing, I would recommend seeking advice from a medical professional or a personal trainer who can make sure that you are doing the exercises in a safe manner,” recommends Dr Robin Chatterjee, consultant in musculoskeletal, sports and exercise medicine at the Chelsea Outpatient Centre, part of HCA Healthcare UK.

“They can also help you set up a plan of goal-directed exercises and support you through that.”

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