The new year brings new beginnings, not only with school but with other areas of life as well. People re-enter the work force after holidays and parents with younger kids enjoy a little free time when they return to school. Shopping for winter apparel is always popular as is the opportunity to try new activities or join recreational classes or clubs.
January is a great time of year to make the clear and conscious decision at trying to incorporate some exercise into your schedule. This doesn't necessarily mean working with weights either. Many gyms, recreation centers, and clubs offer new classes and specials to the public for the new year and knowing some of the various options when it comes to activity is always a benefit.
Understanding how important it is we stay active is extremely beneficial to not only our health but also our well being. Many of us have a hard time finding the motivation to continually exercise with weights or walk on a treadmill. For those of us who fall into this category don't worry, there's still hope in achieving, maintaining, and living a healthy lifestyle.
Because January offers so much in the way of classes, sports and clubs, a look into the various options available this new year and their benefits could make your resolution to stay active a whole lot easier to decipher. So let's begin by taking a look at some of the activities that are calling your name this January.
In The Gym
Your gym not only offers a wide range of different equipment and personal training packages that will help you build a healthier physique, but it also offers various different exercise classes for all different types of personal fitness goals and fitness levels. These classes are not only there to help you establish a healthier body and mind plus the opportunity for you to meet other individuals that strive to reach the same goals you do. Along with the class comes associating with other fitness oriented individuals which can be a motivating and inspiring experience.
Many gyms offer an array of different activities for you to sign up for. Classes ranging from Yoga, spinning (cycling), kickboxing and hi-tempo aerobics will definitely tempt even the most stubborn individual. You can speak to gym personnel or perhaps even consult one of the personal trainers for their professional opinion as to what they may recommend for you.
Taking part in activities and classes offered at your gym is extremely convenient, especially for parents with children as many gym's offer a child care area to keep children occupied while parents exercise.
Outside The Gym
If you find yourself to be more of a sports oriented individual then perhaps heading down to your local recreation center or sporting club will present you with the desired options you crave to get active. You will find that these clubs and facilities offer a great deal in the form of organized co-ed and non-co-ed sports. Sports range from indoor volleyball and soccer to tennis, basketball, swimming, squash, racquetball or hockey. Joining a team is not only fun because you get to meet new friends and compete to win but you also put your body through a cardiovascular workout that strengthens your heart. Having fun with friends while staying healthy by exercising is a wonderful way to enjoy life!
If you are into team sports, why not look into specialized training options to bring up your game a few levels? Sports specific training is a great way to improve skills, reduce injury and even break the boredom of a stale gym program.
Periodized training is a variable program which can be offered by your club which can incorporate SST for each new season's sports- Golf, Hockey, Soccer and even kickboxing or martial arts.
Whatever form of activity you decide to go with remember that any decision or choice made to be active is a good one - you can't go wrong. Sometimes it can be fun to incorporate a little of both worlds. Enjoy the gym and enjoy sport - they both go hand in hand.
