Fitness Tip: Exhale forcefully at the top of the movement when you do abdominal crunches. It forces your muscles to work harder.

Fitness Tip: Keep in mind that striving for perfection usually leads to a disaster. Set small, achievable goals to help you develop healthy habits.

Fitness Tip: Did you know you could burn up to seven per cent more calories in the cold? Try running outside in the cold.

Fitness Tip: Listen to your body. Don’t eat when you’re not hungry and just because food is available. Only eat when you are hungry.

Fitness Tip: The best training tool you’re not using: a jump rope. It’s inexpensive, portable, and you’ll burn about 200 calories in 20 minutes.

Fitness Tip: To help keep you motivated, remember your relationships will grow stronger when you are physically healthy and taking care of yourself.

Fitness Tip: Long-term goals are imperative, but they can make you feel overwhelmed or discouraged at times. Remember to focus on small everyday victories.

Fitness Tip: Arching your back on the bench press may enable you to lift more weight, but it also puts your back and spine at risk of injury.