A team of researchers in the Les Mills Research Lab have cracked the code to exercise motivation by studying two groups – regular exercisers (exercising for at least 150 minutes per week for 10+ years) and the second group comprising of people who rarely exercise.

First, let’s get clear on why members lose motivation: No fun – No time – No connection.

Only 23 per cent of beginners saw exercise as a positive experience, with the majority reporting a lack of social support or appropriate planning to help reach their goals.

Maintain motivation by looking for exercise options that are fun and feel good, rather than working yourself to exhaustion. Once you’ve found your preferred workouts, plan your exercise in one-week blocks and reflect regularly. Lastly, find a workout buddy – adding a social element will help you enjoy exercise more.