Yes, we realize that we are already half-way through January, but we are just starting to get back on the exercise bandwagon after taking an extended break for the holiday season. And, if you are anything like us, we need something to jump-start our fitness routine if we are ever going to lose the “Holiday Five” that we’ve gained since Thanksgiving. Check out some great tips from local personal trainers below and get moving!

NRG Personal Training (nrgcpt.com)
Natalie Gangemi, a certified personal trainer and avid athlete is all about getting her clients to live a balanced and healthy lifestyle. Check out her advice:

1. You are what you eat! Track what you eat, either in a food journal or online on sites like FitDay.com, so you can see where you need to make changes and keep the calorie count under control.

2. Try suspension training – we have been hearing about this new craze everywhere recently. Try the at home version with the TRX Suspension Trainer (FitnessAnywhere.com).

3. And finally, for those of us always on the go, get the Lose It! application for your iPhone. This brilliant little application allows you to set goals and establish a daily calorie budget. Throughout the day, record your food and exercise, and try to stay within your “budget” for the day. With the hectic pace of our lives these days, this is a great tool!

Doce Vida Fitness (docevidafitness.com)

Jordan Veatch-Goffi, founder of Doce Vida has founded a company to empower women to feel beautiful, healthy and confident – no matter what their size and shape. She even took it one step further and created a line of stylish workout clothing for women and their active lifestyles. See her tips to a healthier you in 2010 below.

1. Eat well and eat natural. That means steer clear of processed sugar, read your food labels and keep your immune system running at peak perfection by eating organic and natural whenever you can. Plus, the more leafy greens and blueberries, the better! They are chock full of antioxidants.

2. Take vitamins. A multi-vitamin is a must, but also explore what other vitamins and supplements would work best for you, personally and what you are trying to achieve.

3. Finally, take care of your body fully – use natural and organic body products. Your body doesn’t need the extra chemicals in non-natural products.

Just a few ideas to jump-start your health and fitness routine in 2010 – get to it ladies!