To maintain fitness and improve strength and physique.

As a naturally lean individual with a high metabolism, I struggle to put on weight/muscle. I also experience difficulty in regularly finding the time to achieve my goals.

Usually being too busy and slipping into bad habits. I have started to overcome this by being realistic about what I can achieve in my schedule and actively practicing discipline in the activities I do. For example joining a gym with a friend has forced me to attend regularly and once you overcome the first uphill battle of committing frequently, I find it’s much easier to maintain thereafter. (Just don’t stop!)

For anyone who struggles to find time, I would recommend riding a bike to work. You’re in control of how often you want to do it, but if you can maintain minimal discipline, you will be forced to exercise, as you can’t avoid going to work! As long as you’re sensible, you will also enjoy it and feel great after, as well combining cardio and exercise of your leg muscles, whilst not taking extra time out of your day to do so.

Mix things up so it doesn’t become a chore i.e. balance going to the gym with playing sport or running, cycling or swimming. And choose an activity that you will actually enjoy!