As the summer fades away and we’re left to look forward to the prolonged English winter, it’s easy to forget about your workout plan. The realities of work, studying, friends and family can sometimes overwhelm even the hardiest fitness fanatics and, then again, there’s always tomorrow. Yet, tomorrow has come and gone and you still haven’t begun, so what is it that’s holding you back? Personal Trainer Gareth Penrhyn of Penrhyn PT explains some of the most common excuses for skipping exercise and the best ways to combat them head-on. I don’t have enough time to cook and eat healthily… You have to prepare and plan. As individuals we all procrastinate and put off what we need to do but effectively we just need to find ways to be more proactive. Exercise and nutrition are key because if you’re going to be a better father, a better mother and better at your job if you look after your brain and your health. So you have to take yourself seriously and take yourself as a priority. I can’t fit exercise into my work routine… Look at how long are you going to be in the job for: six months, a year, [...]