Keeping New Year’s Fitness Resolutions

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partycelebrateIt’s that time of year again. Every January 1, millions of Americans make resolutions in an effort to make the upcoming year a success. Two of the most popular New Year’s resolutions—lose weight and work out more.

After months of holiday feasting on seasonal desserts, bubbly cocktails and comfort-laden casseroles, losing weight and getting back in shape seems to be at the forefront of minds come the new year. But sticking to this goal as the year progresses can be a challenge, and oftentimes frustration, a setback or lack of immediate results can cause one to simply give up.

According to Forbes.com, only 8 percent of Americans actually achieve their New Year’s resolutions when nearly 40 percent commit to making them. How do the 8 percent keep it up all year?

“The secret to sticking to New Year’s Resolutions is keeping it simple and specific,” says Reina Offutt Pratt, founder and president of Potomac Pilates. “Potomac Pilates historically sees a spike in new client purchases in January,” she says. “However, these clients tend to drop off by mid-February.”

Setting small and achievable goals is key. Don’t use New Year’s as an opportunity to make a drastic and quick change or you will get overwhelmed, Reina says. “Instead of saying, ‘I will work out more;’ say ‘I will attend three Pilates classes per week.’ Or instead of saying, ‘I will lose weight’ say ‘I will cut out carbs with dinner and add a salad.’”

In an effort to help with your New Year’s resolution or give a great gift to someone hoping to get into a new workout routine, Potomac Pilates is offering a limited-time offer TWO-month introductory package, on sale now through January 31. It is our goal to help you stick with your New Year’s fitness resolutions, so give the studio a call today or visit http://www.PotomacPilates.net and become the best version of you in 2015.

Plus, be sure to check out Reebok FitHub Georgetown (1251 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest #3120a, Washington, DC 20007) for a free Pilates mat class on Sunday, January 11 at 10:30am.

Happy New Year’s from Potomac Pilates!

Source: Anderson, Erika. “4 Simple Ways To Have A Better Shot At Keeping Your New Year’s Resolutions.” Forbes. Forbes Magazine, 1 Jan. 2014. Web. http://www.forbes.com/sites/erikaandersen/2014/01/01/4-simple-ways-to-have-a-better-shot-at-keeping-your-new-years-resolutions/