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Staying motivated: To stick with fitness plan, start off slow and be realistic

While many people start off the new year eager to begin a new workout regime, trainers and other experts say planning and setting realistic goals are key to ensuring that exercise does not become a passing interest.

“They’re doing hours upon hours right off the bat,” he said, explaining that overtraining can lead to physical or emotional burnout.

To make sure an exercise routine is challenging yet manageable, White suggests picking up a fitness magazines or hiring a personal trainer to determine the best types of workouts for meeting certain goals.