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For many, the beginning of the year is a time of change and resolutions—you know, “new year, new me.” But we all know the cliché of people committing to super-strict exercise regimens or quitting their vices cold turkey come 1 January, only to slide back into old habits within a few weeks. After the stinker of a year that was 2020, it might feel tempting to stay firmly within your own comfort zone, throw your hands up, and say, “What’s the point?”.
If anything, living through such a trying year is motivation to make this one count. It’s no wonder most new year’s resolutions revolve around developing healthy habits—it’s one of the most impactful ways to improve your quality of life. But how do you make those habits stick? We got a few tips from the fitness and lifestyle pros at Bust-A-Rut on how to set (and achieve!) attainable goals for yourself in 2021 and, well, bust out of your rut.