The average gym member goes to the gym twice a week, but around New Years, people plan on working out a lot more. Unfortunately, that’s rarely the case. It happens every year. Every single year. So many people stop eating junk food, buy workout clothes, start going to the gym, and then they stop. Then January 17th happens and they’re right back in their old unhealthy habits. This happens every single year.
It’s not going to happen to you, however. As long as you’re serious about getting fit this year and are aware of how to actually achieve your goals, you’ll end up working out more than ever before.
Here are some common mistakes that people make each and every year when it comes to their New Year’s resolution goals of getting in better shape:
- Running before walking — The easiest way to burn yourself out and go back to your unhealthy ways is to go too hard at the gym too early. If you haven’t worked out in more than a year, you’re not going to be able to train like professional athletes. Rather than diving into intense workouts, start off at your own pace.
- Not working with the best personal trainers — Walking into a gym for the first time in a long time can be extremely intimidating. You probably won’t know where to start and might end up wasting time doing workouts that aren’t really helping. Instead of looking like a scared sheep at the gym, consult with some of the best personal trainers around — they will help develop a personalized workout routine.
- Not rewarding yourself — Developing a workout habit isn’t easy — it’s very difficult. You’re going to feel tired and exhausted. If you never reward yourself after going to the gym, you might get a little discouraged down the line. Instead, celebrate the little victories with a favorite snack or night out after going to the gym four or five times a week.
There are always going to be plenty of people who give up on their New Years resolutions and end up wasting their money on gym memberships. This year, however, that’s not going to happen to you. If you’re serious about getting in better shape over 2019 and want to work with some of the best personal trainers available, give SMX Training a call today.