From Sofa to Squats: How to Actually Start (and Stick to) Your Fitness Routine
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Starting a fitness routine sounds simple: put on trainers, pick up weights, sweat a little, get shredded. Easy, right? But in reality, the sofa has gravitational pull stronger than a black hole, Netflix keeps dropping new series, and suddenly “I’ll start Monday” turns into “I’ll start next year.”
If that’s you, don’t worry, here’s how to actually get going (and keep going) without the whole thing collapsing after week one.
1. Forget the All-or-Nothing Mindset
You don’t need a colour-coded spreadsheet, a £200 blender, or monk-like discipline to start. Just commit to moving more. One workout > no workout. Start small - consistency beats perfection every time.
2. Pick Workouts You Don’t Hate
Spoiler: if you despise running, forcing yourself to run daily won’t suddenly make you love it. Try different things - weights, classes, yoga, boxing. Find what feels good and you’ll actually want to show up.
3. Make the Barrier Tiny
Set your gym gear out the night before. Put your water bottle by the door. Even better? Rock activewear you want to put on. (Shameless plug: GymJam does a great job here 👀). If the barrier’s small, the excuses shrink too.
4. Accountability Works Wonders
Tell a friend. Book a class. Bribe yourself with post-gym coffee. Whatever it takes, give yourself a reason to show up that isn’t just “because I should.”
5. Track Progress... But Keep It Fun
Yes, it’s nice to watch the numbers climb, but also celebrate the wins you can’t measure: more energy, better sleep, jeans that suddenly fit like they should. Those little wins are fuel.
6. Accept the Wobbles
You’ll miss a day. You’ll skip a week. You’ll eat cake (good). The trick is not beating yourself up for it. Fitness isn’t about never slipping, it’s about bouncing back faster each time.
The Bottom Line
Starting is hard. Sticking with it is harder. But once you find your rhythm, training becomes less of a chore and more of a lifestyle. And when you feel good in your skin and your gear? That’s when it sticks.
So, from sofa to squats - your move.
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