{"id":9085,"date":"2022-01-11T11:38:50","date_gmt":"2022-01-11T19:38:50","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/?p=9085"},"modified":"2025-03-31T09:53:02","modified_gmt":"2025-03-31T16:53:02","slug":"kickstart-your-new-years-fitness-goals","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vionicshoes.com\/blog\/kickstart-your-new-years-fitness-goals\/","title":{"rendered":"Kickstart Your New Year\u2019s Fitness Goals"},"content":{"rendered":"

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It\u2019s easy to get caught up in the hustle and bustle of New Year\u2019s resolutions, especially when it comes to new year fitness goals. You might even have a history of setting goals for the new year, only to find yourself on January 1st saying, \u201cI\u2019ll start tomorrow, <\/span>I swear.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n

Before you know it, you\u2019re curled up on the couch, devouring the ears of a milk chocolate bunny at Easter time.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It happens.<\/span><\/p>\n

The good news? Kickstarting your New Year\u2019s fitness goals doesn\u2019t have to be a chore or something you dread thinking about. And it doesn\u2019t matter if your fitness plan is to get back in the gym to build muscle, shed a few pounds, or simply add a bit of activity to your daily routine. If your favorite way to get moving is by walking, that\u2019s great! Slip on a pair of <\/span>walking shoes for women<\/span><\/a> or men and get moving. Or, if you are an avid biker, think of ways you can incorporate it into your daily routine, like biking to and from work.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The even better news? You\u2019ll find plenty of ways to get\u2014and <\/span>stay<\/span><\/i>\u2014motivated in the new year right here.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

8 Simple Ways to Help Achieve Your Fitness Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Being motivated and <\/span>staying<\/span><\/i> motivated can be two different things.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Here are eight easy ideas you can use to help kickstart your New Years\u2019 fitness resolution and <\/span>maintain<\/span><\/i> your motivation each month. Who knows? Next year you might end up having friends and family asking you to motivate <\/span>them<\/span><\/i>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

#1 Start Small<\/strong><\/h3>\n

You can do anything you set your mind to, but sometimes starting small and working your way up is the best thing.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Planning to set a big fitness goal this year? No problem. Break it into small chunks, almost like a series of mini-goals. You can then celebrate each little (but mighty!) victory as you move along.<\/span><\/p>\n

#2 Be Realistic\u00a0<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Never been a good runner, cycler, or swimmer? Then setting a fitness goal to complete a triathlon in a few months might not be realistic. But, setting out to successfully complete a 5k run for charity by Easter is reasonable.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Being realistic works hand-in-hand with starting small. You might actually want to train for and complete a triathlon which is a sizable goal to set. Shooting for the stars might be your personality\u2014and we <\/span>fully <\/span><\/i>support that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

It just might mean you have to be <\/span>more<\/span><\/i> realistic by breaking your goals into smaller milestones.<\/span><\/p>\n

According to statistics, almost 80% of people fail at accomplishing their New Year’s resolutions by February.1<\/sup><\/span> Aim to be part of the minority by structuring your fitness goals like this:<\/span><\/p>\n