Why New Year’s Resolutions Can Work

Looking around on Instagram, it’s hard not to feel pressured into setting a New Year's Resolution. Maybe it’s about being more connected or taking more time for yourself. But for many, it’s getting back into shape.

Now, I'll be the first to admit that seeing swarms of people at the gym this last week has given me some anxiety. But I don’t understand people who bash the New Year's resolution crowd. I think it’s important to remind myself where I started and how far I’ve come.

The year was 2013, and I was a junior in college. My New Year’s resolutions were about as basic as it gets: stay sober in January and start working out more. Being the alcoholic I was, I lasted about a week, then felt the need to “celebrate.” But I’m grateful the exercise stuck.

So there I was in the Rec, baggy basketball shorts, and a shirt I got for free. Athleisure was not a thing yet. What’s the first thing I do? Start running on the treadmill at about an 8.0 MPH pace for 10 min. Afterward, I moved to the torso rotation machine and cranked out about 100 reps on each side. I did it, workout complete!

I think we all know I didn’t get the six-pack I was working for. But I sure as hell got an endorphin rush and a sense of confidence I hadn’t felt before. This was the beginning of my fitness journey. Like everyone, I had to start somewhere, and New Year's gave me the opportunity.

What I wish I would have known at the time is how to properly work out. I’ve spent years wasting time on workouts that just don’t work for me. Elliptical, cycling classes, CrossFit, to name a few. My programming today consists primarily of strength training and steady-state cardio. That's it. I’ve shared this approach with my clients and can testify it's working for them as well. Why? Because it’s efficient and manageable in our busy lives.

If you’re interested in learning more about the basics of strength training, I’d be thrilled to connect with you and share my experience.

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