Time to get fit no butts about it

It's the time of year when you're likely to have put on a little extra weight over Christmas or have made a New Year's resolution to get into shape but maybe need some help getting started.
Rotorua has plenty of options if you're considering joining a gym.
If you're a little shy there are Contours and Curves which are both strictly for women while on the flipside there's Redwoods which is men only.
Then there's also Gold's Health and Fitness which not only offers a gym but also access to the Rotorua Aquatic Centre, the Waiariki Community Recreation Centre - which offers a great deal for students - and the Waikite Rugby Club Gym which offers fierce workout classes.
Most local gyms offer competitive prices and programmes and will cater to your needs.
Those wanting a taste of everything can try Go 360 for a variety of options. The multi-purpose gym offers everything from full fitness facilities to health and wellbeing seminars, natural therapies, a nutritionist, traditional Maori healing and even child minding services.
Operations manager Darcia Mather said the gym's number one success tip was to "Go 360 degrees". "To accomplish your goals it's always about going full circle in a balanced approach. Train and nourish the body, nurture the mind."
Curves manager Samantha Parris said Curves was especially good for older women.
The gym offered a unique circuit programme which Mrs Harris said was gentle on the joints and allowed the user to go at their own pace.
If your problem isn't finding a gym but finding the motivation, Gold's Health and Fitness manager Steve Gardiner recommends hiring a personal trainer to keep you on track.
He said people needed to attach themselves to people who had "been there, done that" and from whom they could learn.
Mr Gardiner said in order to lose extra pounds, people needed to commit and put in a proper effort.
"A diet alone will not work - I encourage people to make the commitment," he said.
Contours gym owner Diana Murray also had tips for people needing motivation - list your obstacles and design a plan to overcome them; be thorough, think of every reason you can find not to exercise, then write down a reason you should.
Mrs Murray said using positive mental imagery each night while going off to bed could also be helpful.
"Spend time imagining what it would be like to be fit and healthy. How would you feel? It will be more attainable if you can imagine yourself reaching your goals."
See the list of local gyms and fitness centres The Daily Post has put together to find the perfect one for you.