Ten tips for keeping New Year's fitness resolutions

• Hire a personal trainer. A trainer will educate you on the necessary steps to reach your goals.

• Pick one "specific" and "realistic" goal. Be smart about setting your goal. You will have more success when goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic and within a certain time frame.

• Use the buddy system. Find a workout buddy. You'll be less likely to skip workouts if your buddy is waiting for you to arrive.

• Make a plan. Outline small steps to accomplish each week that lead to your goal.

• Work out first thing in the morning. Morning workouts are easier to incorporate into your schedule than other times of the day.

• Track Progress. A variety of fitness and health tracking devices exist - ranging from inexpensive apps to more pricey high-tech watches. Find one that fits your goal and use it to track your improvement.

• Mix up your social circle. If you're surrounded by people working toward similar goals, you'll benefit from continued motivation and extra accountability.

• Spread the word. Tell family and friends about your fitness goals. Their support will help you stay motivated.

• Join a walk or run club. If you are interested in increasing the amount of time you spend walking/running or participating in a race event, joining a club is a great idea. As a bonus, you'll make new friends with similar goals.

• Sign up for a new class or race event. By committing to a class or race, you'll keep yourself more accountable.

For more information, visit www.parkfun.com/programs/health-and-fitness.

Source: Alyssa Danca, fitness supervisor