Stereotypes of women abound in action movies. Women tend to be the characters who are either part of the sub-plot or are frightened and need protecting at every turn. However, in reality, many women have a strong sense of adventure and are willing to try out new ideas and experience new situations, as well as face challenges along the way.

Effective fitness plan in place? Check! Great people to train with? Check! Perfect location and facilities? Check! Know what your fitness goals are and how to achieve them? Wow! You're all set, right? So why do you feel that your motivation is flagging or that it has taken a dip just when you need to up the ante and face a new fitness challenge head on? Just as you need to maintain your activity levels; you also need to give your motivation a boost at times too!

Let's presume that you have had the motivation to realize that you want to improve your lifestyle and fitness levels with some good quality training.

So, you're seriously considering some dedicated one-on-one personal training to finally get your fitness on the fast track. Well if you're about to sign up, this probably means you have have focus, clarity and single-minded determination, but don't forget, you still need to be armed with the right information.

The weight loss industry is huge. No pun intended! However, while many women lament their excess pounds and obesity is a real issue in the world of modern, sedentary lifestyles, diet and weight can become too much of a focal point for some women. This can lead to women not working out in the right way because they are only aiming to weigh less.

It's nearly the end of January 2014 and let's face it, a lot of us have yet to start our planned new fitness regimes. But it's challenging to be a self-starter if you lack exercise experience or have been out of the fitness game for a while.

2014 might be the Year of the Horse in Chinese astrology but there's no reason why it cannot be the Year of the Man too. For any man who wants to lead a fit and healthy lifestyle, the start of 2014 might be just the catalyst to get you going.

Whatever age you are, make 2014 the year when you really come into your own as the woman you've always wanted to be. This is the Year of the Horse in Chinese astrology and this symbolizes a relentless nature to improve yourself through positive, intelligent and energetic efforts.

It's that time of year when people start to look at what changes they want to make in the year ahead. So, what are your plans for 2014? You no doubt have some resolutions ready that relate to your health, diet and perhaps your lifestyle in general. It's positive to have a sense of a new chapter and New Year is a good time to really take stock.

Motivation and commitment count for a lot in achieving your fitness goals with a personal trainer. Dogged determination and an inspirational go-getting attitude are impressive and it is only the naive who believe that personal training requires no input from themselves at all.

If you've already understood the value in hiring a personal trainer then you firstly need to be praised. One-on-one sessions with a personal trainer are a real fitness trend that continues to grow each year. Personalizing workouts means that you can really motivate yourself to get fit faster and more effectively.