How to actually make getting fit a successful New Year's resolution
Tyrell Wheeler gained nearly 30 pounds of muscle over three years by focusing on consistency and finding his personal motivation, reflecting a top New Year resolution trend.
- At Planet Fitness in Towson, Maryland, many people got up early Thursday to start fitness goals for 2026, with Tyrell Wheeler saying consistency changed more than his body.
- YouGov's survey shows getting fit is the top New Year's resolution, and adults under 45 are about twice as likely as older Americans to set resolutions, with happiness also popular.
- About three years ago on New Year's Day, Wheeler began his transformation, gaining nearly 30 pounds of muscle, and said `With my career, with my schooling, with my family, it just makes me want to go harder in every aspect of my life`.
- Quintin Dailey, Planet Fitness general manager, advised to `find your why` to avoid quitting in the first month, adding `Once you start to see a change in your body, there's no stopping there`.
- Experts note better sleep helps sustain habits and recommend turning off devices 30 to 60 minutes before bed, while a national American Academy of Sleep Medicine survey links balanced diet and activity to better sleep.
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