The YMCA of the Greater Twin Cities has several tips to help community members renew their commitment to health and wellness in 2017.
While setting a new year’s resolution can be easy, sticking to it is often more challenging. A 2014 YMCA survey found that less than a quarter of respondents kept their resolutions. More than 71 percent stated that they tried, but fell short of their goals – and 40 percent confessed to giving up within weeks.broadstreet.zone(48036);
“‘Getting healthy’ is not a goal – it’s too broad,” YMCA Senior Director of Fitness Jennifer Menk said in a press release. “You don’t need a dramatic transformation to make a positive impact on your health. Trying to change too many habits at once can easily lead to frustration. Focus on setting multiple, manageable and measurable goals. For example, try adding 10 more minutes of activity per day, then increasing to 20. Make goals
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