RHINELANDER - Finding a path to fitness is different for everyone, but knowing your goals, and your stumbling blocks, makes it much easier to succeed.

The biggest step may be solidifying why you want to work out.

"Goals should be objective and measurable so that they're clear... Goals should be specific and well defined, with clear actions that will be taken," says Billie Jo Santy, with the YMCA of the Northwoods. She also says writing down your goals helps make them more concrete, and gives you some accountability.

Having a clear objective, and accountability goes a long way, but often there are still roadblocks between our intent and our action.

"Some of the barriers are the mindset,” says Santy, “[People say]’ I don't think that I can do this’ or ‘I'm not that type of person’".

Feeling unsure in the gym is a barrier for a lot of people, but it’s not hard to fix. Take time, or ask for help in familiarizing yourself with the machines and how they work. Building confidence with the equipment can help you stick with your plan for success.

Another big barrier for many working people is finding time, but Santy says we often have more time than we think.

"Cut down on something that you don't need. A lot of people may say they like to watch a lot of TV, or they don't want to give that up, but maybe giving up 20 minutes of a show, maybe you could do that."

Trainers at the Y say just 90 minutes of exercise a week can improve your health. So working out three times a week for 30 minutes can get you on your way to fitness.

Story By: Kailey Burton