I don’t know if you’ve noticed, but I’ve started to enjoy having more general topics in #socialbloggers rather than topics that are only blogging related.

With so many chats going on, and this being the 72nd #socialbloggers chat, it can be hard finding unique blogging related topics that haven’t be covered before.

I like the chat to be about other things too, to be motivational and to inspire us to want to be the best us we can be.

That’s why I decided on fitness to be this weeks topic.

I’m really into keeping fit, which you’ll know if you follow my fitness blog. It’s not about weight or looks for me – it’s being being healthy, both in body and in mind.

Exercise can help you feel happier, have more energy, sleep better as well as improve your overall health.

Who doesn’t want that?

Like most things that are good for you, it’s not always easy to stick to a workout plan. I like to keep my workouts varied – I’ll mix it up between the gym, cycling, running and doing yoga/weights at home. I also snowboard once a month or so – learning something new can be a great motivator!

I’d love to hear about some of your fitness goals, routines and thoughts around exercise.

Hope you had a nice weekend!

Q1: In what ways do you keep fit?

@skinnedcartree eat well, go to the gym & try not to put too much pressure on myself so that I don’t take the fun out of it #socialbloggers

— Eleanor (@NFTS_Eleanor) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree A1: i use to dance a lot 🙂 and take the stairs whenever i can! hello #socialbloggers hope y’all are well <3

— Carina Chung (@rwhitehorses) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I walk pretty much everywhere, running around the shops counts too right?! haha #socialbloggers

— Eloise (@MallowBeauty) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree A1: I walk every day, do some static biking, yoga, hula-hooping and weights. I like to mix it up. #socialbloggers

— Sterling (@xleptodactylous) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I go to the gym 5 days and week and do yoga twice a week. I’m in no way fit, though. 😔 #socialbloggers

— Apoorva (@_lostinthelight) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I do a little yoga and pilates and go for a walk at lunchtime at work for 20 minutes. It clears my head too #socialbloggers

— Lizzie (@lizziercole91) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I try to eat healthy but I still eat things I like and I almost always take the stairs #socialbloggers

— My Style Pages (@My_Style_Pages) July 25, 2015

Q2: Is exercise something you find easy or hard to keep up with?

.@skinnedcartree I find it so hard at the moment. I want to get into a good routine but it doesn’t seem to stuck. Any tips? #socialbloggers

— Tess (@SimplyTessx) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I find myself all motivated and then not so motivated when it comes to exercising. #socialbloggers

— Hannah Rosalie (@hannahrosalie) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree Its frustrating looking back at how much I used to, but its just trying to find time and energy to do it #socialbloggers

— Eloise (@MallowBeauty) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree A2 cont.: I also find it easier to do certain exercises in the Winter and others in the Summer. #socialbloggers

— Sterling (@xleptodactylous) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree Hard to keep up with! I enjoy it when I do it (gym) but hard to motivate myself before. Esp after work! #socialbloggers

— Jordan Winter (@jordancourtney_) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree HARD! I actually really dislike getting hot and sweaty #socialbloggers

— Lizzie (@lizziercole91) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree A2: Like anything I find motivation very difficult. Even though I know it’s good for me, I like being lazy. #socialbloggers

— Sterling (@xleptodactylous) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree Lately yes. I have the get-up-and-go but it’s getting there to do it. RL gets in the way. Trying this week! #socialbloggers

— Daisy/Dee (@PromptsByDee) July 25, 2015

Q3: Do you have any hobbies related to fitness?

@skinnedcartree nope, but I’d love to take up yoga or pilates or something like that. Or start jogging haha! #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree Buying cute exercise clothes. #socialbloggers

— Rebekah Koontz (@RebekahKoontz) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I used to go horse riding and I love it but had to give it up and it broke my heart 💔 (blogpost coming soon) #socialbloggers

— Eleanor (@NFTS_Eleanor) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree Does walking your dog count? #socialbloggers

— Tess (@SimplyTessx) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I play rugby, just Finished a game about an hour ago, my body is in bits #socialbloggers

— A Bloke’s Eyeview (@ablokeseyeview) July 25, 2015

Q4: If you could practise any sport, what would it be?

@skinnedcartree A4: Cricket, Rugby Union, omgosh ALL OF THEM I love sport. I’m going to try Tennis again (been there before) #socialbloggers

— Sterling (@xleptodactylous) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree so many! I love team sports. Maybe lacrosse, polo, rugby, basketball (lol jk I’m 5 ft 3) #socialbloggers

— Eleanor (@NFTS_Eleanor) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree Archery and Soccer. Archery is a sport right? #socialbloggers

— Constance (@conkscanister) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree Although I can bike and snowboard well, I would love to try something like archery or skating #socialbloggers

— Lily (@pintsizedtweets) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree Figure skating! Not a typical sport taught but I’ve always wished I could do it! Cute outfits too #socialbloggers

— Jordan Winter (@jordancourtney_) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I’ve gotten hit on the head by EVERY kind of sports ball… Sports just isn’t for me. #socialbloggers

— Rebekah Koontz (@RebekahKoontz) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree There are so many I would love to get back to, Swimming, Trampolining, Gymnastics, Ice Skating & Archery! #socialbloggers

— Eloise (@MallowBeauty) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I’d love to take up dancing again! Or try cheerleading or something like that #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) July 25, 2015

Q5: What motivates and demotivates you when it comes to exercise?

@skinnedcartree there’s nothing that specifically motivates me, but judgmental ‘lads’ in the gym really put me off #socialbloggers

— Eleanor (@NFTS_Eleanor) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I always feel so good and happy afterwards but it’s so much effort to begin with haha! #socialbloggers

— Jordan Winter (@jordancourtney_) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree A5: Motivation for me was battling depression without tablets, but it’s become much more now. #socialbloggers

— Sterling (@xleptodactylous) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree The thought… But once I get there I think “might as well work out something..” #socialbloggers

— Rebekah Koontz (@RebekahKoontz) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree a5) the good feeling and overall health motivates me so much! #socialbloggers

— Pinja? (@pinja_k) July 25, 2015

A: I’m motivated by cute workout clothes and by a workout partner. I also love Zumba! @skinnedcartree #socialbloggers

— Sarah @:-) (@waterlily716) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree The gym demotivates me – motivation is when I can see and feel results #socialbloggers

— Lizzie (@lizziercole91) July 25, 2015

@skinnedcartree I loved sports when I was well enough to do them,but the thought of the exhaustion afterwards demotivates me #socialbloggers

— Eloise (@MallowBeauty) July 25, 2015