Almost a week into the new year, are you still keeping up with you new year’s resolutions?
Seeing all the glamour Sunday night at Golden Globes, you are probably adding a few more to the list.
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But how do you stay on top of working out and eating healthy? There's actually an app on your smart phone that can help you with that.
It’s called ClassPass, which allows people to try different exercise classes at different gyms throughout the month.
It’s great way for you to find exactly how you want to stay fit, whether that’s kick boxing, Crossfit, yoga, Pilates -- you name it.
“I think it’s great for testing out the waters to see what fitness routine works best for your body. What your fitness goals are," said, Matthew Goodrich, who runs Forever Fitness in Palm Beach Gardens. “Different fitness concepts work for different people. So you gotta find the one that’s right for you and your body and your goals.”
You can access thousands of fitness classes worldwide without committing to a contract at one place.
Goodrich's gym is one of two dozen participating gyms in Palm Beach County. None have signed up so far to be a part of Class Pass on the Treasure Coast.
Click here to search classes near you.
Goodrich said if you are planning to lose weight, go for more cardio-based classes.
“One of the biggest things I find with people and New Year’s resolution is finding the time. I think we live in a really busy world, and I think it’s hard for people to find the time or carve out the time to get into a fitness routine," said Goodrich.
He also said you need to watch out at the beginning and not push yourself too hard. Otherwise, you could get hurt.
“It's sort of the weekend-warrior mentality. I think what happens is you got to take your time. The key is consistency. You’ll get to your goals a lot more if you’re more consistent, than going really hard. If you go really hard and your body is not used to it, you risk the chance of injury," he said.
Staying positive is key, added Goodrich.
“Be realistic, don’t beat yourself up. And consistently tell yourself that you can do it. I think that self-motivation is a very important thing," said Goodrich.
Finding accountability for yourself with class or a workout partner is also important.
“It comes down to what your new year’s resolution is. I think you need to make it realistic. I think that once you make a realistic resolution I think you set little mini goals along the way to help you reach that. And I think you reach that by holding yourself accountable with your nutrition. Making smarter choices — maybe a nutrition program. Or have a personal trainer or work out buddy to help you," said Goodrich.
When it comes to healthy eating, Dr. Rahul Aggarwal with Palm Beach Gardens Medical Center said keeping it simple is best.
“Real food rots, and real food is what you need to eat. So if it comes in a box, it’s probably not as good for you. Fruits, vegetables, lean meats," said Aggarwal. "Don’t be scared of piling up the veggies and adding a meat on. Having clean fats like olive oil or avocado oil.”
There's also a time frame you need to stick it out to in order for your goals to become habit.
“New year’s resolutions are made … and they’re usually broken after about a week. And the reality is — to have a habit stick, you have to do it for at least 21 days," said Aggarwal. “You really cannot outrun a bad diet. That’s the reality. So you really have to be able to focus on the diet first.”
And don't feel pressured to accomplish every goal at once.
“If this month, it’s cigarettes. Just focus on that until you master it. Or if its the carbs. Cut out the wheat or cut back on the wheat. But just use that as the focus for the month. And then the next month, focus on another diet habit," said Aggarwal. "Don’t do everything at once. You’ll get overwhelmed."
