1) Involve a friend. Making exercise a social event with a friend or partner will make it more enjoyable and increase your motivation.

2) Add some intervals. Interval training is a great way to get some extra intensity in a manageable way

3) Try something new. From wake boarding to circus training, there are millions of ways of staying active. Try something new and your body will thank you for it!

4) Try different times of the day. Your energy levels will fluctuate throughout the day. From a physiological perspective it is likely you will get the best from your body in the early evening. People are different. Experiment.

5) Give yourself a break. Rest is the most underrated component of performance. Schedule your rest and then work hard in preparation. If you do it this way round you will do what you need to and then enjoy total rest. Schedule!

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