It’s that time of year when many of us look back in shame at the pigs in blankets and tasty trifles of less than two weeks before, and decide we’re going to lead a healthier lifestyle.
Even those of us who try to keep up a fitness routine might have found ourselves slacking off in the season of freezing weather, nasty viruses and giant tubs of chocolates.
Here’s a few photos to help us get back into the swing of things – and remind ourselves that fitness isn’t just for January; it’s for the whole year ahead ...
Here’s a few photos to help us get back into the swing of things – and remind ourselves that fitness isn’t just for January; it’s for the whole year ahead ...
5. Squat's the story?
Luke Harrison and members of his bootcamp raise money for Cancer Connections
Photo: Craig Leng
6. Iain brown
Nicola Boyer, Rebecca Telford and Kaci Vacher with volunteers from Fellgate Fitness Centre taking part in a rowing challenge in aid of Help for Heroes in 2012
Photo: Tim Richardson
7. No kidding
Youngsters at Little Acorns Nursery, St George's Church, East Boldon, having a yoga session with Nadia McSheffrey in 2018
Photo: Tim Richardson
8. Strike a pose
Attic Dance Karen Whitfield running here VeraFlow fitness class in 2015
Photo: Stu Norton