9 tips to keep your fitness resolution this year

Set specific, measurable and achievable goals and write them down. Your list can help you figure out the exact steps required to get there.

Write and measure your goals

When you exercise with people who share your interests, you are more likely to stick to your fitness goals. You can ask a friend or family member to exercise with you.

A fitness buddy can help

Schedule fitness like any other appointment on your calendar. It will help you and others respect your "fitness time" as an important part of your day.

Maintain a calendar

Get out of the idea that heavy gym equipment is the only gateway to fitness. You can also choose dance, walking, hiking, or running.

Make achieving fitness fun

Celebrate your health accomplishments by rewarding yourself with something you enjoy that does not conflict with your resolution.

Reward yourself

A consistent gym routine can result in six-pack abs, but these superficial goals may lose their allure after weeks of diet and training. Try portraying fitness as a direct road to health and happiness instead.

Question your motives

Not knowing how to do an activity is not a reason to avoid it entirely. You can always seek help.

Take help

Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned fitness fanatic, use a fitness app or journal to document what you accomplish.

Keep track

Don't give up when dedication wavers. Hit the restart button daily, committing to 24 hours at a time.

Try again and again