With
research reported in the Daily Mail
suggesting that the average person eats around 7,000 calories on Christmas Day
alone, it's no wonder that January sees a sharp rise in gym memberships as we
try to get ourselves back in shape.
A survey
by international market research firm YouGov reveals that while only around a
third of us (30%) make defined New Year's Resolutions, over half of that figure
(51%) wanted to do more exercise and get fitter, while a similar percentage
wanted to lose weight. With only 8% of us
sticking to our resolutions, though, many of our good intentions peter out in
the face of poor winter weather, dark nights and other commitments.
Writing recently in The Telegraph, fitness blogger and founder of the W10 Performance gym, Jean-Claude Vacassin, explored
some of the ways we could try and keep to our fitness resolutions.
"In my
opinion, most of us will remain far more engaged and motivated - and will
ultimately get far better results - when we train in small groups. Personal training
works for focused periods, but eventually, the relationship gets in the way of
the training," he says.
If you want to get fit for 2015 and are worried about your
motivation levels, then joining a netball league is ideal. It's suitable for
all ages and fitness levels, and most members love the social aspects as much
as the health benefits. It's a great way to bond with work colleagues, meet new
people or simply get fitter, and once you start playing regularly you won't
want to stop.
To find out more about Play Simple Netball, a friendly and
approachable league organisation in the North West, visit www.simplenetball.co.uk or call 07779 642041.