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That time of year is hear. Sure Valentines day, love, blah blah blah. I am talking about losing your will to exercise. That "honeymoon" phase is over. It is cold and the gym is starting to get repetative. Time to change it up and find a way ignite that spark in your fitness affairs.

Boredom is one of the main reasons people abandon exercise. time to try something new. If you have never tried a trainer, maybe now is the time to buy a small package. Trainers provide you with great exercises you probably never even thought about or maybe ones you have been doing ineffectively. They also help you actually go to the gym since now you have made a commitment to someone else.

Try a new class. If you always take step class, try a body sculpting or spin class. Don't be afraid that you are not "in shape enough" to try these classes. Instructors want you to go at your own pace and at your own fitness level. I would never push someone new to my class to be at the same level as someone who has been there for a year.

Join some sort of sports team. If you love to play basketball, find a team or open league to join. That is exercise and if you enjoy it - that just is icing on the cake! Plus if you commit to a team you are more likely to stick with it.

Take walks with a neighbor or a family member. Not only is a brisk walk great exercise but it can also improve your mental health by releiving stress.

These are just a few suggestions. February is tomorrow -where did the time go! I will try to dedicate time this month to helping you love your workout and encourage you to love your self enough to stick with it! (sorry for the cheesey-ness!)