Have a plan for your workout before you leave the house to go to the gym, think of this as an integral part of your gym kit, make this as important as packing your towel or trainers! (I’m sure you wouldn't want to forget those!) If you plan to workout for a long or a short session it is often helpful to have something to follow along with, this will guide you and you will be more likely to stay on track if you have a plan for each session.

There will be less opportunity to get bored during your workout, or feel uninspired which could lead to a temptation to leave the gym, before you’ve had a chance to burn off any calories. You can track your exercises with the help of a good old pen and piece of paper or you can choose to download one of the many available apps on your phone. This will help you note down where you are at with your session and your overall progress as you continue your fitness journey.