Successful Exercise

Successful exercise will only occur if you enjoy what you are doing. Trying to grind out a daily or weekly regime that doesn't interest you or help you feel better about yourself will only lead to dissatisfaction and stagnation. Studies have shown that people who exercise for 5 or more hours per weeks are more likely to be happy with their self image. Five hours seems like quite a bit of time to be doing something especially if you don't enjoy it.

Questions to ask yourself before starting are:
Do I prefer to train with a group or by myself?
Do I prefer fast or slow paced exercise?
Do I prefer a few long sessions or many quick sessions?
Do my exercise preferences match my exercise goals?

This last question is especially important. It's no good having the goal of being a good weightlifter if you much prefer to train like a marathon runner. Set up your goals based on what you enjoy and what you want to achieve rather than what you think you are expected to do. This is part of the process of individualisation. There are many different paths to health and fitness, pick the one that is most enjoyable for you.