One Step at a Time

Are you thinking about starting a fitness program? Good for you! You are just steps away from making it a new habit in 2026. Whether it is walking, aerobics, cycling, swimming, or going to the gym, any physical movement can improve your chances of losing weight this year. Start with simple workouts or a manageable number of steps. Then work on increasing your workouts, one step at a time.

Fitness in January. Start slow. End strong.

Starting a fitness program may be one of the best things you can do for your health. Physical activity can lower the risk of long-lasting disease and improve balance and coordination. It can help with weight loss, sleep and self-esteem.

Let's start out by keeping our workouts/steps simple in January. In week #1, get your baseline figured out. How many steps/minutes are you averaging? Start week #2 by trying to increase that average by a small, workable amount. Continue adding to your steps/minutes each week. Slow and steady wins this race. Track below and/or in your personal journal.

Week #

Step/Minutes Goal:

Friday:

Saturday:

Sunday:

Monday:

Tuesday:

Wednesday:

Thursday:

Weekly Average: