We’ve all been there before — that all-too-familiar feeling of being out of shape and unmotivated. It’s often during those periods when the stress of work and life begins to weigh a bit heavier than usual. A project at work isn’t panning out the way you wanted it to, or that job search is starting to feel completely hopeless. Maybe it’s that awkward strain of leaning on a friendship that you simply can’t shake.

Physically and mentally, you feel exhausted. Your schedule fills with last-minute dinners out, ordering in, and easy, unhealthy fixes. Soon enough, that carefree justification to consume what you want catches up and starts to weigh you down, and not just on the scale.

Fortunately, staying healthy physically is also excellent for emotional and mental stability. There’s an endless array of fitness options out there today; the key is to find the best one for your lifestyle and goals. So, how to know which is really best for you?