New year exercise statistics
When we look at exercise, the vast majority of people normally set exercise goals towards the end or start of each year. This coincides with a trend, to exercise more when the weather is warmer and brighter. If you can establish a good routine for yourself during this period, it can be easier to maintain it during the toughest period, which is winter.
What are the Statistics?
A study conducted by “YouGov” which allowed people to have multiple votes found the most popular goals were:
- Exercise more often (59%)
- Eat healthier food (54%)
- Save money (51%)
- Lose weight (48%)
A study by the IHRSA (International Health & Racquet Sportsclub Association) found that:
- 80% of new members at the gym will quit in the first 5 months
- January has the highest percentage of sign-ups at 12%
- Mid-February is where people begin to fall off their exercise routine
What can you do to help keep you on track?
A good way to start is setting goals, it is important to add more aspects to your goals to increase your determination to achieve it.
Set specific goals – Trying to make the each goal as specific as you can, will help you to measure and track progress.
Set realistic goals – If the goal is too difficult, and the progress is slow, then it can be a deterrent to exercise.
Pick a date – Ensuring a time frame on your goal helps to ensure you continue exercising.
Get expert advice – Getting advice from an Exercise Physiologist can provide a plan helping you to achieve your goal, and guide you to what type of exercise will work best for you as an individual.
The exercise world is vast in options
There are many different exercise options out there, some of these include:
Outdoor – aerobic exercises such as walking, running, cycling, and swimming
Indoor – 1:1 sessions, small group sessions, big class environments
Online – 1:1 sessions, group sessions
At Lilyfield Physio we offer a range of exercise options, specialising in indoor and online exercise.