While the office parties, potlucks, family meals (complete with desserts, of course), and ever so many holiday snacks, will slow down in a couple weeks now, it’s a good idea to get a head start on your fitness goals for 2015.
The Nitty Gritty: Be Specific with Your New Year’s Resolutions
A 2007 study from the University of Bristol found that a depressing 88% of New Year’s resolutions fail! Don’t let this happen to you this year. The same study found that specific goal setting was much more likely to succeed than general goal setting. For example, if you were to commit to coming to a Pilates class at least once a week for each week in 2015 you’d be more likely to succeed than if you were to make a more general resolution like “This year, I am going to get into better shape” or “This year, I am going to take better care of my back.”
You’re Not Alone! Share Your New Year’s Resolutions with Friends and Family
The same study found that people who shared their goals with friends, family, and coworkers and got their support were more likely to succeed. Indeed, one of the keys to a New Year’s Resolution is sharing it with the people close to you. When getting a jump on your 2015 New Year’s Resolutions, consider approaching them with a friend or partner. It’s always helpful to rely on someone else’s willpower and fortitude when our work lives become stressful and we feel too tired to get to the gym. You’re not alone! At Firehaus Pilates we are invested in creating a friendly, welcoming atmosphere where participants of all skill levels can mingle, trade tips, and expand their practice.
Jumpstart Your Resolutions with Pilates Jumpboard Classes
If you don’t have much experience with Pilates or are interested in trying something new, consider our Jumpboard Classes this December. Jumpboard class offers a high-intensity cardio workout that will keep your heart healthy and body fit even after all the holiday feasting. It has the added benefit of being a low-impact exercise that protects your joints even as it tones and strengthens your core. This is a great option for skiers, snowboarders, and other winter sport enthusiasts eager to get their condition up to spec before hitting the slopes.
Weight conscious individuals may also want to consider our Pilates reformer classes which use targeted exercises to control weight and build strength. While more generalized fitness classes may improve some aspects of your overall physical health, Pilates classes are geared toward the individual, they use targeted exercises to correct imbalances, and they create optimal conditions for injury recovery and overall strengthening.
Whatever your New Year’s Resolutions may be, swing by the studio and share them with us! We are pleased to be a part of the Denver community and want to support you in your goals for the New Year. Until then, check out all our Pilates classes and Happy Holidays!