New Year, New You

“New Year, New You” has been the mantra around New York Health & Racquet Club since the beginning of the year. One of our fantastic group fitness instructors, Erwin Gonzalez, recently discussed the strategic steps that new gym members should take toward fulfilling their new year’s resolution.

According to Fresh 102.7’s website, Gonzalez stated that new exercisers often become too aggressive in meeting goals, i.e. going from 0 to 60 and subsequently burning out. Gonzalez stressed the importance of a gradual progression.

He also suggested that those just starting a new fitness routine should make a plan, set benchmarks and scale their activities in order to prevent burnout. New exercisers or those who have taken time off should also start out with 30 minute visits and gradually build up to an hour after a few weeks or a month. This will ensure that as the newness of the year wears off, folks are continuing the resolution and are better able to make the routine part of our lifestyle.

Follow the link to Fresh 102.7’s website and scroll to the bottom to hear Erwin’s full interview with Deb Gordon.

Keep those resolutions going strong into February!