Define your current fitness levels

People usually lack consistency because of the wide number of options. People need to identify the level of fitness they are currently at, whether they exercise rarely or are fitness enthusiasts who workout multiple days a week. Photo/iStock

Define your happiness quotient

What kind of workouts make you happy, because when you are happy even when you are not motivated, you will push yourself since you chose it. You tend do what makes you happy for a longer time rather than something chosen by someone else. Photo/iStock

Identify your goals

You need to think about why are you exercising, is to be fitter or to look better, or do want to build muscle, or increase your cardio vascular fitness. Only then you can choose how to achieve this goal. Photo/iStock

Be cautious of what you do online

You have to look for specifics when searching for workout online. Use the right keywords, such as beginner, or working out with bands instead of randomly practicing. You might end up doing an intermediate level workout even when you’re a beginner. There are so many options, you just need to know what you are looking for. Photo/iStock

Balance is key

To achieve any goal, one must learn how to balance what they need to do, and what they want to do. If running is what pleases you but your goal is to build muscle, you should continue to run, but also complement it with strength training instead of sticking to one. Photo/iStock