Surround Yourself with Inspiration
Build an active circle — motivated people help you stay consistent, inspired, and supported.
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The people around you can influence your habits — especially when it comes to staying active. Supportive, motivated friends help make movement a consistent and enjoyable part of life.
Why it helps:
- Encouragement keeps you going when motivation dips
- Accountability makes it easier to stick to your goals
- Sharing the journey adds fun and connection
- You’ll be more likely to try new activities and stay engaged
Look for people who lift you up, challenge you kindly, and share your values around health and wellbeing. And remember — you can be that person for others, too.
Related guides
- GuideOnline communities and classesOnline groups and classes look about as helpful as in-person ones, though they tend to raise activity only a little. They suit you best if getting to a class is hard. Start with people you know or a free local group, and treat any online option as a trial you can leave.
- GuideThe support around youCompany and encouragement are the best-supported kinds of help: someone to be active with, and kind words rather than pressure. Family, friends and local walking groups can all provide them, and helping others can bring connection too. It works differently for different people, so choose who you involve.
- GuideAccountability that helps, not pressuresAccountability helps most when it is one supportive person who shares your goal, plus a simple written record of your progress. Announcing a goal doesn't reliably help, and support that takes away your choices can backfire. Keep it low-key, and ease off if it starts to feel like pressure.
- GuidePets as activity companionsDog owners tend to walk more than people without a dog, and the extra activity seems to come from walking the dog regularly, not from owning one. You don't need a dog to be active. Treat dog walking as one way to move more, and walk it safely.
- GuideWorking with a trainer or coachA trainer or coach looks most worthwhile if you have a long-term health condition, or if you want help with balance and strength. For a condition, look for someone with advanced training, such as an exercise physiologist or physiotherapist, and ask about ongoing support rather than a single session.
- GuideExercise buddiesThe easiest way to find an exercise buddy is to join a group walk, or ask one friend or family member to walk with you. Keep the plan easy and regular, and make it about time together. Walking with someone is also safer than walking alone.
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