When the new year rolls around, people all over the world create goals and resolutions in pursuit of an improved version of themselves. A common resolution is to exercise more or spend increased time at the gym. Many gyms are noticeably busy at the start of January, but this crowd often does not last long. Devoted gym members have reported that attendance typically fizzles out by the second week of the new year.
“I go to LA Fitness. Around this time of year, I notice more people than usual, but it eventually dies down,” junior Eden Bartik said.
Following this trend, many gyms introduce new payment plans at the beginning of each year. However, many people end up canceling their membership within less than six months.
Along with going to the gym, starting a diet is another popular New Year’s resolution.
“I started a diet at the beginning of 2024, and it was very hard to stick to it. I always thought I could just have a “cheat day” or an “off week,” and doing that often did not help me at all,” junior Sophia Chavez said.
While New Year’s resolutions are often met with skepticism, some people beat the assumptions. Although completion rates for resolutions may be low, the determination of those who commit appears stronger than ever. For those who succeed, the new year is not just the start of a resolution but the beginning of a change.
