The most common New Year resolution is to focus on fitness. Here's how you bring about a positive change.

Joe Turner, personal trainer and lead tutor at www.thetrainingroom.com shares tips to help you materialise your New Year fitness resolution, reports femalefirst.co.uk:

* Ask a personal trainer to prepare a realistic programme for you.

* Change your programme every four to six weeks.

* Set precise goals. For instance, "I want to lose 10 kg in four weeks". It shouldn't be "I want to lose weight".

* Take an expert's advice on the right nutrition. The best exercise routine will fail if your diet lacks healthy food items.

* Find a training buddy and commit to get fit together.

* Tell others what you are doing - in person and on social networking sites. This makes you accountable.