Overview
- The second Friday of January, known as Quitter’s Day, is widely recognized as when many New Year’s resolutions fall off.
- Local gyms describe early-January surges as newcomers seek both physical and mental resets, with trainers noting motivation peaks now.
- Reporting points to estimates that about half of resolution-makers have given up by Quitter’s Day, underscoring the value of clearer plans.
- Specialists advise SMART goals, small daily steps, habit-stacking, limiting goals to one or two, and celebrating incremental progress.
- Experts say direct follow-up from an accountability partner or trainer outperforms social media posts, and a Yuma gym manager reports personal training success rates around 70%.