One of my New Year’s resolutions was to join the growing movement of people who want to be more productive with their time: more time for self-care; more time to exercise; more time to spend with loved ones.
There’s a productivity meme that did the rounds a while back that suggested "everyone has the same 24 hours as Beyoncé", which was supposed to inspire regular folks to achieve what Queen Bey achieves in the same 24-hour period.
Read MoreA new national campaign by Public Health England was announced at the end of last month that encouraged millions to kick-start their health as part of the government’s Obesity Strategy.
The campaign encourages adults to introduce changes that will help them work towards a healthier lifestyle, with a suite of free tools and apps supporting people to eat better, drink less alcohol, and get more active. This includes a new app for the free 12-week NHS Weight Loss Plan, helping people make healthier food choices and learn skills to prevent weight gain.
Read MoreIt doesn’t get more convenient than an at-home workout, but convenience isn’t a strong enough factor to be a motivator alone: accountability plays a huge part.
With the sudden outbreak of COVID-19, accountability can be tricky when you’re working out in comfortable, familiar surroundings. While pre-pandemic normality might have stopped you from bailing on a gym buddy, it becomes far too easy to skip workout sessions when the only person holding you accountable is you.
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