Lots of people wait until the New Year to start their fitness routines. But you shouldn’t be one of them. There are actually some benefits to starting it NOW - yes, in the middle of the holiday season and end-of-the-year chaos. NOW, while no one else is doing it. NOW, even if you don’t know what you want to do or how to do it.
And here’s why now is the time to start:
- It lets you figure out what you want - People think of January as the time for a fresh start, with that whole “New Year, new you,” thing. But December can be the time to test out ideas and figure out what you really want. Haven’t been to the gym in a while? Go check it out now and see what interests you. Experimenting will teach you about yourself and the thing you’re doing, so you’ll be ahead of the game in January.
- You’ll appreciate the mental health benefits - December can be really stressful, from all the holiday events to end-of-the-year tasks, like selecting insurance plans or hitting year-end deadlines. And you may be thinking that your schedule is so packed you can’t fit workouts in, but remember … exercise is stress relief and you could probably use more of that in your life this month.
- You’ll beat the rush - Have you been to the gym in January? It’s packed with everyone trying to stick to their New Year’s resolutions. So instead of having to wait for a treadmill or class that you want to take, why not get started while you have the place pretty much to yourself? You’ll learn your way around the gym while just a few regulars are there and you’ll figure out what you like best and which classes to sign up for. Plus, by giving yourself the early holiday gift of starting your fitness routine now, you’ll get to feel like you’re ahead of the game for once.
Source: Lifehacker
Scott's Thoughts:
- Not to mention you’ll feel less guilty about all the eggnog and Christmas cookies if you’re actually working out.
- I never make any major decisions as a new year's resolution. Too much pressure.
- Just set goals and follow your program.