Fitness Tip: Try 15 minutes on the treadmill, 15 minutes on the bike, and 15 minutes on the rowing machine, with some resistance exercises in between.

Fitness Tip: If you’re still plodding through the 3 x 12 reps session that the gym instructor gave you a year ago, it’s time to mix up your weights workout.

Fitness Tip: Listen to your body. Don’t eat when you’re not hungry and just because food is available. Only eat when you are hungry.

Fitness Tip: The best training tool you’re not using: a jump rope. It’s inexpensive, portable, and you’ll burn about 200 calories in 20 minutes.

Fitness Tip: To help keep you motivated, remember your relationships will grow stronger when you are physically healthy and taking care of yourself.

Fitness Tip: Long-term goals are imperative, but they can make you feel overwhelmed or discouraged at times. Remember to focus on small everyday victories.