You’ve bought new running shoes, loaded up your gym bag and you’re ready to get back into shape. Good for you.

But, there’s something you should know first.

“Progress is not linear, and consistency is far more important than perfection,” advises Nastasia Liavas, vice-president of fitness services at B.C.-based gym Fitness World.

One thing is certain when it comes to achieving fitness goals, the health expert who has been working in the industry for more than 20 years, notes: “quick fixes are just that, quick fixes that lead to quick setbacks.”

Instead of hitting the gym singularly focused on an aggressive weight-loss goal, Liavas suggests adopting an approach that has long-term improvement in mind.

“Think of your fitness and wellness program as being a lifestyle and a long game,” Lia

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