Wish to exercise, but don’t know where to start? Here are four simple tips to consider:

1. Set a fitness goal and gradually work towards it: Remember, Baby steps! If your goal is to run 2 km, you may begin with walking 30-minutes a day, and gradually increase the minutes or the speed at which you walk every week. This can gradually be increased by inserting jogging at intervals. Before you know it, you’ll be able to clock 2 km.    

2. Pick an activity you enjoy: Just because your friend lost weight running, it doesn’t mean that you must do that, too. This reminds me of what our mothers taunted us with when we were younger: If she jumps, will you jump, too? The answer was always no! So pick something you enjoy doing, and chances are that you’ll pursue it much longer – dance , play tennis, go spinning, or enjoy a swim.

3. Make it a part of your lifestyle: Be regular at whatever it is that you’ve chosen to do. Consistency is key.

4. Follow expert nutritional guidelines: If you are working out and if you club that with eating right, you will not only see results faster, but will feel great.

Follow the above guidelines, and be on your way to train intelligent.