How to Get in Shape (with Pictures)

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This article was co-authored by Laila Ajani. Laila Ajani is a Fitness Trainer and founder of Push Personal Fitness, a personal training organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With over 13 years as a trainer and exercise specialist, Laila has expertise in competitive athletics (gymnastics, powerlifting, and tennis), personal training, distance running, and Olympic lifting. Laila is certified by the National Strength & Conditioning Association (NSCA), and USA Powerlifting (USAPL), and she is a Corrective Exercise Specialist (CES). This article has been viewed 1,946,861 times.

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Updated: April 22, 2025

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If you want to get in shape, look for ways that you can be active even when you can’t work out, like parking further away from the entrance or taking the stairs instead of the elevator. Try to participate in an aerobic exercise like swimming, jogging, or biking, at least every other day. In addition, try to limit your calorie intake so you are burning off more calories than you eat each day. For tips about creating healthy, balanced meals, keep reading!

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