Many people want to start getting fit when a new year begins. They think it's a good time to make changes like exercising more and eating better. But often, people stop trying after just a few weeks. When it's cold outside and after eating a lot during holidays, it can be hard to start working out.

It might be smarter to start working out in late fall or early winter. Things are usually quieter then, and it feels good to do something different. If you begin to exercise and eat well before winter, you'll already have good habits when the new year comes. Plus, gyms aren't as full, so it's easier to learn and feel good about working out.

Gyms get really busy in January because lots of people decide to exercise more. For example, Pure Gym is busiest in January but not so much in November and December. Parkrun, which is about running outside, also gets more people in January. But trying to do too much too fast can make you feel bad if you don't reach your goals. Experts say it's good to learn about the gym, have a plan, work out with a friend, and try different classes to see what you like.

Original news source: Why do people always wait until January to get fit? (BBC)

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1. What are some changes that people want to make when a new year begins?
2. How do you think the cold weather and eating a lot during the holidays can make it hard to start working out?
3. When do you think might be a smarter time to start working out – late fall or early winter, or in January? Why?
4. Why do you think gyms are less full in late fall and early winter compared to January?
5. What are some things that experts suggest for people who want to start exercising more?
6. Do you think it's a good idea to have a plan when you start working out? Why or why not?
7. How do you think working out with a friend can make you feel better about exercising?
8. Have you ever tried any different classes at a gym? What did you like about them?
9. How do you think trying to do too much too fast can make you feel bad?
10. Do you think it's important to reach your goals when you start working out? Why or why not?
11. How do you think it feels to have good habits when a new year comes?
12. Why do you think more people go to the gym in January compared to November and December?

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