How to get fit at home (and the mistakes to avoid): A scientist’s guide

There is no 'best exercise,' only the best exercise that is suited for us. In order to figure out the best kind of exercise for us is that it needs to be able to hit these three requirements:

1. The exercise is considerate of our time
2. The intensity of our exercise or how hard you want to work; and
3. If we enjoy doing the exercise.

It doesn't have to be complicated. We have preferences but when we're at the starting point, we need to remember that this habit is for our long-term satisfaction.

In order to keep ourselves motivated, we must set a goal that is achievable. For a habit to stick it must be easy enough for us to fulfill.

It's like aiming to exercise twice a week because it shows a comparatively similar improvement to those who train 3x a week or wanting to be able to jog for 10 minutes straight without stopping. Always start small and build up incrementally.

Tell your friends and family about your goal so that they can help you prise off of the sofa during your "off-days."

It's really difficult to get a six-pack, but never impossible, in order to do this you need good nutrition and low levels of body fat.

Make sure to eat well and perform long low-intensity cardiovascular exercises.