GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (KSNB) – If fitness is on your mind starting out 2025, you’re not alone. Many people are getting back in the gym during the month of January.

Neil and Courteney Wardyn are owners of Feel Fit Health & Fitness Club in Grand Island. They said they and others see an increase of people looking to get back into a fitness routine after the holidays.

And while many start out strong, the end of January is often the time when people start to drop off on their workout goals.

Neil said to help avoid that, it’s consistency that’s key.

“It’s really trying to set that routine. Make it two or three days a week and really stick to that. If you can get past those first two or three weeks then it becomes a habit. It’s about getting through those first two three weeks and then you’ll be fine,” Neil said.

Wardyn also said group workout classes and trainers on staff also help in making members more consistent with their workouts. He also suggests having an accountability partner.

Member Josh Roads and his wife have been on their fitness journey together for nearly a year now. He says having each other to lean on has been key.

“About 10 years ago we tried it out but it was hard when our kids were still in school. Now it’s easier since they’re older. But we try and push each other and motivate each other,” Roads said.

Wardyn said the gym has fitness challenges throughout the year as another tool to help people move forward in fitness journey.

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