Starting a new routine, in anything, can be daunting. But this can be especially true for getting in shape.

Many times people will find themselves making a huge goal for themselves, such as running a marathon or going to the gym everyday.

While these are indeed noble goals, for most, starting smaller and building up to the big goals will provide a smoother transition and create a staircase of goals, easily climbable, in lieu of one giant mountain of a platform to climb.

With an example like that in mind, here are seven tips for starting a new exercise routine.