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New Year, New Fitness Habits
Written by ACSM Certification
Along with an abundance of family get-togethers, pitch-in meals, and throwing normal rules about dessert out the window-the Holiday season is also one for reflection and goal-setting. And after a month surrounded by "sugar and spice, and everything nice", fitness is often top of mind when the New Year rolls around.
Despite all the good intentions that energize thoughts of another year, an estimated 60-percent of gym memberships never get used. While we can chalk that fitness gap up to a lack of priority, winter weather, or other responsibilities-fitness professionals can help motivate, inform, and hold accountable those individuals who aren't just looking to set a goal, but reaching, excelling, and exceeding.
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