So, why not make it a little easier for yourself when it comes to your fitness goals for the year ahead, because fitness doesn\u2019t just look like intense gym workouts at 5am \u2013 movement is far more diverse than that.<\/p>\n
With that in mind, here are 11 expert-recommended, easy fitness<\/a> resolutions to consider setting for 2026.<\/p>\n 1. Walk every single day<\/p>\n \u2018It\u2019s the most underrated form of movement but the most sustainable,\u2019 says Vinyasa Yoga Instructor and Reiki Master Cesca Dinardo<\/a>. \u2018When you commit to walking<\/a> every single day, regardless of intensity, you guarantee that you\u2019re moving your body, regulating your nervous system, and building consistency. <\/p>\n \u2018From an energetic perspective, walking clears stagnant energy and supports alignment. Once the habit is in place, it becomes much easier to layer in higher-impact workouts when your energy naturally rises.\u2019 <\/p>\n As well as being a mindful activity and supporting overall wellbeing, walking has many \u2013 often overlooked \u2013 physiological benefits, too. ‘One of the biggest misconceptions about walking is that it\u2019s not an effective weight loss tool and that it requires a lot of time and effort for minimal results,’ Dr Keri Peterson<\/a>, MD, previously told WH. <\/p>\n Its physical benefits aren’t just limited to sustainable weight loss, either, with research finding ‘that walking regularly reduces the risk of high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, and heart disease,’ added Dr Peterson. <\/p>\n Related Story2. Get off the tube\/bus one stop early <\/p>\n One way of incorporating more walking into your day is to make a change to your existing routine, for example, your work commute. An easy way of doing this? \u2018Get off the tube one stop early and walk the rest,\u2019 says Dr Arianna Masotti<\/a>, a clinical psychologist and founder of Post-Workout Therapy. \u2018It sounds almost too simple, but that\u2019s why it works, people actually stick to it. Adding a small walk into an existing routine helps regulate mood, boost dopamine gently, and reconnect you with your body without any pressure or planning.\u2019<\/p>\n Even if you do it once a week, that\u2019s more movement than before.<\/p>\n 3. Do a daily dance <\/p>\n On the topic of adopting new daily movement habits, Sally Berg at Mature Eros<\/a> says \u2018Dance like no one’s watching every day \u2013 even if only for one banging tune while doing the chores. It is the best way to get moving and grooving and activate the body and joy \u2013 and it’s great fun too.\u2019 <\/p>\n Earlier this year, we learnt that Strictly fav Tess Daly starts all her workouts with a dance<\/a>. We also covered a scientific study<\/a> that found dance rivals running and weight training for fat loss. <\/p>\n And if you needed more encouragement to dance for one minute a day, another study<\/a> found that just 1.1 minutes of strenuous movement can lower your risk of dying by any cause in the next six years by 38%.<\/p>\n 4. Add micro workouts into your day <\/p>\n Somebody else highlighting the benefits of smaller bouts of movement is personal trainer Kim Perry<\/a>. \u2018Every little bit counts!\u2019 she says. \u2018Is there a way you can incorporate fitness moments throughout your day? For example, every time you refill your water, you do 15 bicep curls.\u2019<\/p>\n Related Story5. Start a daily 100 habit<\/p>\n If you want to make a more concrete commitment to your micro workouts, Hannah Murphy<\/a>, a qualified fitness instructor, hula hoop teacher, and Director of Globe Fit<\/a>, recommends starting a daily 100 habit \u2013 and says there\u2019s no better time to start than now. <\/p>\n \u2018100 of something simple: steps up the stairs, seconds of plank, hip circles with a hoop, squats throughout the day,\u2019 she explains. \u2018It builds momentum before January hits, and people feel successful straight away rather than waiting for the perfect week that never arrives.\u2019 Challenge yourself to climb 100 stairs a day<\/p>\n 6. Improve your grip strength<\/p>\n Joshua Davidson<\/a>, a lecturer and strength & conditioning coach at the University of Derby<\/a>, is currently working on research using hand grip strength<\/a> as a clinical marker of health. \u2018Strong relationships have been observed between hand grip strength and disease-specific mortality, health behaviours and quality of life,\u2019 says Davidson. <\/p>\n How to test your grip strength<\/p>\n \u2018A squeeze test would involve grasping an object that can be deformed without causing you any pain or discomfort,\u2019 says Davidson. \u2018Suitable objects include a tennis or stress ball. Simply squeeze it for as long as you can before your grip fatigues. Being able to maintain a maximal squeeze on a tennis ball for 15-30 seconds would be a good standard to strive for.\u2019<\/p>\n Overlooked but important: hand grip strength can be a key marker of longevity<\/p>\n How to improve grip strength<\/p>\n \u2018You can work out at home, either using specialist equipment or just things you have around the house,\u2019 he adds. \u20182 to 3 sets of single-arm wrist curls \u2013 aim for reps of between 10 and 20 \u2013 is a good exercise to start with. You can also try rolling your wrists, wrist turnovers, and, if you have a kettlebell at home, bicep curls are a good exercise to try.\u2019<\/p>\n Related Story7. Make mobility a priority <\/p>\n \u2018Whatever activity you’re doing in the new year, remember to stretch to prevent injury,\u2019 highlights Jade Imani, a personal trainer with Insure4Sport<\/a>. \u2018Mobility tends to be the most neglected factor across all training types but it\u2019s so important. Simple static and dynamic stretches, such as hamstring sweeps, arm swings and lateral lunges are key to get your muscles prepped for any kind of exercise.\u2019<\/p>\n Lannay Dale-Tooze, content writer and personal trainer at Gymshark<\/a> recommends stacking some stretching onto an existing habit, like evening TV time. \u2018It can be easy to skip stretching, especially if you\u2019re tired and hungry after a hard workout or a long day. However, it\u2019s essential for preventing injuries and maintaining your range of motion,\u2019 she says. <\/p>\n \u2018Next time you\u2019re winding down for the night, spend 10 minutes stretching while watching your evening TV. It\u2019ll help your body recover, and over time, you\u2019ll notice improved flexibility and circulation.\u2019<\/p>\n Related Story8. Turn chores into a workout with wrist weights<\/p>\n Dale-Tooze also suggests adding light wrist and ankle weights<\/a> to some of your household chores to turn them into a strength workout. <\/p>\n \u2018I recommend light weights, between one to three pounds to help build endurance and activate stabiliser muscles \u2013 all without leaving the house.\u2019<\/p>\n 9. Work on your posture while brushing your teeth<\/p>\n Dale-Tooze also has another suggestion for levelling up a daily habit that you\u2019re already doing. \u2018Your toothbrush routine is a hidden opportunity to improve your posture. Roll your shoulders up and back five times, tuck your chin in and down, or rest your forearm on the doorframe at a 90-degree angle to stretch tight chest muscles against a doorframe,\u2019 she says.<\/p>\n Take some time in your teeth brushing routine to improve your posture<\/p>\n \u2018Doing this morning and evening can reduce back pain, improve flexibility<\/a>, and create a habit of auto-correcting poor posture.\u2019<\/p>\n 10. Move as soon as you wake up<\/p>\n Eryn Barber, a personal trainer at The Fitness Group<\/a> is also an advocate for stacking a habit onto an existing routine. \u2018My best tip would be to move as soon as you wake up. Whether this is a 15-minute daily walk around the block or a 5-minute stretch. If you start as you mean to go on, you\u2019ll be putting yourself in a much better position to stay active,\u2019 she says.<\/p>\n \u2018I also try to tell people to do exercise chunks when they\u2019re brushing their teeth. 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