![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() “We do not have a different strategy for the New Year’s rush,” said Gresse. “Consistency with high standards and service help us produce our members’ ‘everyday getaway’ every time they visit Stone Creek,” he said.īecause of this constant commitment to high operational standards, Stone Creek doesn’t overhaul its daily operations to handle a potential onslaught of “resolutioners.” But that doesn’t mean they aren’t ready for the influx of new members. This brings up the big question: How can clubs get the “resolutioners” more committed and keep them coming back?Īccording to Marvin Gresse, the assistant general manager of Stone Creek Club & Spa, the key is consistency and experiences. New goals for a new year put New Year’s “resolutioners” on a collision course with health clubs, but after their schedules get busy and they discover it takes longer than three days to reach a fitness goal - their renewed commitment to a healthy lifestyle usually doesn’t last longer than a few weeks. Each new year is a fresh start for health clubs and prospective members alike - clubs can implement new strategies and goals for success, while consumers can hit the reset button on their health and fitness goals. Love running? You can subscribe to my weekly newsletter or read more about running shoes in my ebook. Take a step back and realize how upset you would be if you found out someone was publically shaming you for trying something new. It is never appropriate to take a picture of someone without their permission, especially to make fun of them. Publically shaming someone for chasing their goals isn’t okay.įinally, please remember that you shouldn’t post online photos of people if someone has not consented to you doing so. Do not be upset with others for attempting to start their fitness journeys. I encourage you to think about when you first began your fitness journey. Some people might fall off the wagon, but some will succeed. So as you ring in the New Year, remember that a New Years’ resolution might not be your thing, but it doesn’t have to be. Was that person laughing? It must be at me…Īre those people chatting? They must be talking about me… It reminds me of people that won’t follow someone on Twitter or Facebook because they have five followers. ![]() New people (anywhere) fear being judged the most. When people first begin something, they are the most self-conscious. It’s like judging people for how many followers they have. Judging someone based on their fitness level is both pathetic and sad. For the first several months, maybe even a year, I thought everyone was judging me. I tried every machine for about 5 minutes. It was at the YMCA with mostly the older crowd, and I still felt like I didn’t belong. I remember the first time I went to the gym alone. The fact is that it is still 8% more than last year.Įveryone started their fitness journey somewhere. But “New Years Resolutions Never Last”:Īccording to studies, only 8% of people keep their New Year’s resolutions. If someone “getting in your way” annoys you, purchase your gym equipment and stay home. Or because you are doing more at the gym. No one is more entitled to a piece of equipment because you have been a member longer. The reality is everyone at the gym is paying for the same membership. (But really: you are wasting your time complaining) I hate how busy it is I hope these people leave soon. Ugh, I hate waiting in line for the gym equipment I want to use. Here are just a few complaints about resolutioners at the gym I’ve seen: Sure, having more people at the gym is inconvenient because fewer machines are available. Sadly, I also hear friends publically wish resolutioners would get out of the gym or get out of their way. That’s awesome and I’m happy for everyone! Or they want to get into running! Or a new sport! Whatever! They plan to do X, Y, and Z. If New Years’ Resolutions keep you motivated, then great.Īnd yes, there are millions of other New Years’ Resolutions other than “lose X pounds” and “get fitter.” This post could be summed up as, “stop being an asshole to those begin coming to the gym on January 1st”.Įvery year I hear friends declare they will go to the gym more. Because, like many things, I think there is a time and place for them. This isn’t a post to say I don’t believe in New Years’ Resolutions either. This isn’t a typical New Year’s Resolution post sharing my New Years’ Resolutions. ![]()
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