Why should you get your fitness kickstarted before the new year

It's nearly Christmas and straight after that we've got the New Year. The classic thing people say is "I'm going to get fit next year".

Is this the right way though? It could be and for some it's a great time to get a fresh start but for most, putting your goals on pause is going to set you back even more. Here's why putting off improving your health could really set you back and getting started now could be the difference between success and failure.

1. Don't stop!

• Stopping now or choosing not to start yet is going to make it really tough to start again in January. Given the choice of continued laziness or starting some hard work, even if it's to improve your life, you'll choose the easy route more times than not.
• You'll avoid the rush of the "New Year new me" crowds and get started without the overwhelm.

2. Small changes and management is easier than the alternative

• Sticking with your routine or starting a new one beforehand means that you'll be less likely to be guilty over Christmas and won't need to make crazy changes once the holiday season is over.
• Learning how to manage things before they're thrown your way is going to make the holiday season much easier to manage than "learning on the job". Avoid stressing yourself out and enjoy yourself without falling off the bandwagon.

3. Avoid Holiday stress

• Working out around the holiday celebrations can be a huge help to avoid stress during a, let's be honest here, overwhelming and hectic time.
• Food isn't just fuel. It helps to balance our mood and energy levels. When we're more level-headed, the classic stressors are so much easier to deal with.

4. Health is a priceless gift

• Encourage those in your surroundings to join you in your commitment to health. Got the family round? Get outside and get moving. Christmas morning walks and active games are a great way to enjoy the holiday season!
• There's always going to be deals around Christmas, right? Boxing Day Deals, New Year Sales etc. Make the most of them, grab some of your favourite protein powder / bars, look around and see if those trainers you've been longing for are on offer... Start the year with some new kit to kickstart your fitness journey!

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5. Start off the new year in a better place than you are now

• Wanting to lose 10lb? If you start now, you could roll into the new year having lost 2-3lb already (even with celebrating over the holidays).
• We put enough pressure on ourselves to start the year off strong, make it easier on yourself and try to build a routine that you can simply fall back into once you're done celebrating.

Show some dedication to your health and fitness now and roll into the holiday season fitter, healthier and feeling amazing. Don't wait, stick with your goals and your January is going to be off to an amazing start. Trust me, you'll thank yourself later.

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Author

JARED LANSDALE