Choosing a New Year’s Resolution to Stay Fit
It’s December 31st and you’re out celebrating the coming of the New Year while reflecting on how 2015 went. You had a great year yet there is still that lingering feeling of how you could have accomplished more. Like most of us, you’re trying to find the best New Year’s resolution to focus on in 2016. You want to choose something that you know is practical but not uninspiring so it doesn’t become just another neglected New Year’s resolution. According to a Journal done by the University of Scranton, of the 45% of Americans who usually make New Year’s resolutions, only about 8% of people are successful in achieving them. So choosing a resolution should be simple enough for you to accomplish but enough of a challenge to be considered a success. To get started, this year the Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions are listed below:
- Lose Weight
- Getting Organized
- Spend Less, Save More
- Enjoy Life to the Fullest
- Staying Fit and Healthy
- Learn Something Exciting
- Quit Smoking
- Help Others in Their Dreams
- Fall in Love
- Spend More Time with Family
As you can see, two of the top five have to do with some type of fitness or health initiative. As the best Tampa movers, we know the importance of staying fit and reap its benefits daily. Many people feel they fail in this department from being inconsistent and want to set a routine to start the year. So it’s only natural to expect the majority of New Year’s resolutions to revolve around getting in shape. For this reason we wanted to share some of Tampa’s best gyms and studios with personal tips on how to get the New Year started right.
CrossFit Jaguar
CrossFit Jaguar is a 10,000 square foot facility located in the Carrollwood area. Their offerings include coach led CrossFit classes for every skill level focusing on weightlifting, gymnastics and metabolic conditioning with a variety of class times to fit your schedule. In addition they offer one-on-one personal training and sport specific programs.
To start the New Year, CrossFit Jaguar is offering a 8 week New Year’s Fitness Challenge “Look Better Naked”, starting on January 16th. It will Include: before/after photos, body fat testing, pre/post performance WOD and personalized nutrition only for only $50. Those interested can sign up here. CrossFit Jaguar is also offering 50% off your first month of group training with the purchase of their On Ramp program (for beginners) and new clients with CF experience can buy one month and get 50% off their second.
Q: What workout goals do you recommend setting for a New Years resolution?
A:“It depends on what you’re training for? There is no one size fits all routine; different goals along with starting fitness level and a few other factors will dictate the training. Contact us to set up your Free Trial and Consultation. We’ll discuss your goals and answer any questions you may have to determine the best place for you to start; Whether it’s fat loss, building muscle, better on the field performance or contest preparation, the coaching staff at CF Jaguar will guide you to success.”
4U Fitness
4U Fitness is a high-tech fitness studio that provides custom and scientifically based programs by incorporating a revolutionary fitness device that utilizes electrical muscle stimulation. Each program is designed specifically to the needs and goals of every individual. This specialized program only requires 2 – 20 minute sessions per week for guaranteed results!
Their New Year’s Special includes a 1 Free Week Trial that includes 1 free consultation, 1 free baseline strength and full-body assessment & 1 free session of choice. A $50 discount will be applied to any purchased package.
Q: What workout goals do you recommend setting for a New Years resolution?
A: “For those setting New Year’s Resolutions, we highly recommend that you adopt a lifestyle change vs. seeking a “quick fix”. It is too often that we see clients waste their precious time and money on unhealthy and extreme weight loss and crash diets that can be extremely taxing on the body and could also result in damaging repercussions. We recommend a sustainable program that includes 2 to 3 full-body workouts per week. Our unique programs and technology are time efficient and produce lifelong results. Not to mention, we are the sole providers in the US because we own the technology. We will be launching in the US this coming year to accompany our 1800 locations worldwide.”
Source: University of Scranton. Journal of Clinical Psychology
