Committing to Fitness in 2014

COMMITTING TO Å FITNESS IN 2014 Each year sees a surge of individuals renewing their focus eyeing ambitious achievements in the year ahead. Despite this early enthusiasm, statistics suggest that only a limited percentage will successfully change their health habits. personal fitness and STARTING STRONG Losing weight is the most popular New Year's Resolution of 2014, WHEN ANY GOAL IS EXPLICITLY STATED WITH STAYING FIT AND HEALTHY RANKING 5TH. as a resolution, the odds of success are 10x greater. 1 IN 8 GYM MEMBERS initially joined in the month of January. STA ESS JANUARY, FEBRUARY & MARCH are consistently the three most active months REASONS FOR STARTING A FITNESS ROUTINE for gym members. range from improving overall health and physical appearance to reducing stress and increasing social interaction. ENCOUNTERING ADVERSITY AFTER... 1 WEEK 1 MONTH 6 MONTHS 1/4 WILL 1/3 WILL 1/2 WILL DISCONTINUE DISCONTINUE DISCONTINUE 39% 14% INDIVIDUALS IN THEIR 20S have the highest projected success rate at 39% THOSE OVER THE AGE OF 50 stand a 14% chance of accomplishing their resolutions. INCREASING YOUR ODDS 000 HAVE YOUR GOALS include specific behaviors - not just overall outcomes. START BY IDENTIFYING a physical activity you enjoy. If it's not fun you won't stick with it! SET A SERIES OF small, easily accomplished goals. KEEP A LOG for proof of SPREAD THE WORD! Telling family, friends and co-workers about progress and evidence on where you can improve. your goal immediately increases accountability and motivation. fy in a Westerndirect insurance