We’re just two weeks into the new year, but some resolutions are already falling by the wayside. One of the biggest New Year’s resolutions is getting fit and shedding pounds. It’s so common, some Okanagan fitness experts have a name for those resolutioners: the ‘January joiners’.
There are some simple ways to stop your fitness goals from failing.
Global Fitness manager, Ricco Dicarlantonio, says it’s all about accountability. The best way to stay on track is to have someone or something keeping you in check, whether it’s working out with a friend, a personal trainer or setting up a specific plan to meet your goals.
One of the biggest hurdles is sticking with it. Dicarlantonio cautions you shouldn’t expect results overnight — it will take at least six months to instill any sort of permanent lifestyle change.
“It’s just like brushing your teeth when you’re a kid,” says Dicarlantonio. “Your mom starts off by telling you, ‘Brush your teeth, make your bed.’ Over time, we develop a habit, get skilled at that habit and no one has to remind us anymore to brush our teeth or make our beds.”
It’s never too old to start either. People of all ages work out for various reasons and for those later in life, the benefits can make day-to-day living that much easier.
“We find a really big success rate with that older population,” says Dicarlantonio, “getting that mobility back so you can function.”
John Sinclair, 85, just joined the gym two weeks ago and he’s already feeling more energized.
“I feel fine so far,” says Sincalir, “I was a little stiff at first, but now I’m fine.”
With everyone having their own fitness goals, there are a variety of ways to achieve them, the best advice for anyone looking to get fit: start now.
“There’s seven days in a week,” says Dicarlantonio, “someday isn’t one of those days.”
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