Sometimes you experience a feeling that is difficult to explain, but instantly familiar. It is a feeling you have had before, after moving your body, after training, or after showing up when you almost didn’t.
That feeling is not motivation. It is not discipline. And it is not about becoming a new version of yourself. It is simply your body doing what it was designed to do.
In 2026, we are not asking you to start over or make big promises. We are not pushing extreme goals or perfect routines. Instead, we are focusing on small, everyday habits that gently reconnect you to that feeling, the one your body already remembers. We spoke to Ceri, Head of Product at Planet Fitness, about simple training resolutions that fit into real life and are far more likely to last.
Park a Little Further Away
Whether you are heading to work, going to the shops, or running errands, there are moments in the day where movement can happen naturally. Parking a little further away is one of those moments.
It might not feel significant at the time, but those extra steps become part of your day without requiring extra effort, planning, or motivation. Over time, they quietly add up.
“Move more often, not harder,” says Ceri. “If you move your body a little throughout the day, it adds up quickly.”
You do not need to force movement into your schedule. You simply need to recognise where it already exists.
Take the Stairs When You Can
Think about arriving at work, heading to a meeting, or walking into the mall. When there is a choice between the elevator and the stairs, taking the stairs is one of the simplest ways to introduce movement into your day.
It is a small decision, but it is one you can make repeatedly. It requires no preparation, no equipment, and no extra time. These kinds of choices are often far easier to maintain than big, once-off commitments.
Stand Up Once Every Hour
If most of your day is spent sitting, standing up regularly can make a noticeable difference to how your body feels.
“Standing up once every hour allows you to reset your posture, roll your shoulders back and down, and take a breath,” says Ceri. “One minute is enough to change how your body feels.”
This habit is not about disrupting your workday. It is about reconnecting with your body and breaking up long periods of stillness.
Add a Quick Desk Stretch
You do not need a full workout to relieve stiffness during the day. A short stretch at your desk can be enough to ease tension and reset how you feel.
Simple movements like shoulder rolls, opening the chest, or gently stretching the neck can help release tightness built up from sitting and screen time. Even one or two stretches done consistently can make a meaningful difference.
The most important thing is choosing movements you will remember and actually do.
On Busy Days, Do the Bare Minimum
Some days will go exactly as planned. Others will not, and that is completely normal. What matters most is not allowing one busy day to turn into a complete stop.
“Five minutes of movement is enough,” says Ceri. “A short walk or stretch keeps the habit alive. Consistency matters more than duration.”
Doing something, even briefly, helps maintain momentum and keeps you connected to the routine you are building.
One Class a Week. Or One Gym Visit.
Some of the most powerful training experiences do not happen alone. They happen in shared spaces, where energy spreads and effort is collective.
Training alongside others, guided by a coach and supported by the room, removes much of the decision-making. Even committing to one group class a week, or one gym visit, can be enough to create structure and build consistency.
For some people, that means training in the morning, before the traffic and the rush of the day. For others, it’s an afternoon session that helps release what the day has been holding. Inside a Planet Fitness club, those moments take many forms, from focused Reformer Pilates sessions to high-energy group classes or simply moving alongside someone else who showed up too.
This is not about pressure or performance. It is about showing up and feeling part of something shared.
You do not need a fresh start, perfect timing, or a new version of yourself to train in 2026. The feeling you are looking for has not disappeared your body remembers it.
This year is not about doing more. It is about doing what works. Small, repeatable habits are what create consistency over time, and consistency is what brings that familiar feeling back.