We all make our New Year resolutions. One of the most common vows is to turn a new leaf and start living a healthier life. These loud promises are of course made in January, right when the temperature outside is the lowest.

However, there are 6 effective ways that will help your dream come true.

1. Membership in a gym

If you do not own a treadmill but still determined to lose weight and get in better shape, we recommend you should join a gym. A gym is a place where you will learn to use a lot of different tools. You can also talk to other members and professionals working there to find out various tips and hints on exercise and diet that will help you achieve your goals in a shorter period of time. Pay for the membership and you will not want to miss attending it. If you need more motivation, then join yoga classes and do exercises with others. Some gyms have saunas and spas where you can relax after your workout. Ask if the gym has scales that can measure your body mass index and body fat percentage. If you are serious enough, you will see your first results in a week!

2. Winter hiking

Going out is always fun. Even when there is a lot of snow on the ground you can still spend some time outside. Winter hiking is even more beneficial than when it is done in any other season of the year. Walking through the snow is harder which makes your muscles work and burn calories. Usually an hour of deep snowshoeing burns between 400 and 1000 calories per hour. Walking in snow develops other skills as well, such as swiftness, endurance and strength. If you live in an area where there are slopes and hills, you can make hiking even more challenging. Just like the regular walking, snow hiking does not cost a penny and requires no equipment.