New Year, New Me!

December is a month associated with the holidays, gift-giving, and overindulgence in holiday-specific food. With the chaos of the holidays, it's easy for a lot of us to fall off our regular workout routines and get a little loose on the diet. Come January, many are setting New Year's resolutions to get back on track and get in the best shape of their lives. (Insert year here) is going to be your best year yet! Sounds familiar?

Come January everyone will be setting New Year's Resolutions. Health and fitness resolutions are the goals that I hear and see people post about the most. These can include starting a fitness routine/going to the gym more often, eating healthier, losing weight, getting down to x clothing size, quitting an unhealthy habit (i.e., smoking or drinking), setting personal records in whichever sport you practice/compete in, and the list goes on and on.

However, based off observations and being immersed in the fitness space for many years, very few complete/stick to their New Years resolutions. Gyms have a big increase in gym membership and attendance in January that eventually drops off. By Spring, the bustle of the New Year's resolution gang seems like it has dropped off completely. According to Forbes in 2013, only 8% of individuals who set New Year's resolutions are successful in achieving their goals.

As we approach a new year and a season of goal-setting, here are some tips on how to set goals and resolutions that can actually be achieved!

1. Make sure your goal is clearly defined

2. Take a baseline of your current skill level

3. Set goals that are not too difficult or unattainable

4. Collect data

5. Make adjustments as necessary

6. Celebrate your wins (big and small)

For more information and help on improving your health and fitness goals for the year, book a session with Potterhouse today!