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For many, motivation to keep up with New Years resolutions is still high in January, and local gyms already are seeing the effect.

Working out more is the most popular resolution among adults, beating quitting smoking and being a better person, according to a NPR survey.

Sue White, CEO of YMCA St. Joseph, said she is preparing for a spike in membership, while some existing members plan on getting back into a regular gym routine after taking the holidays off.

We have ebbs and flows over the holidays, White said. We see people who are very committed in their exercise programs and continuing their plan over the holidays. But we definitely see people gearing up for the new year.

Around three to six months into the new year, White said she sees a drop in membership as people give up on their resolutions. There are multiple ways to keep the motivation up. One is Mosaic Life Cares annual Pound Plunge challenge, which can help keep peoples minds on physical fitness, according to White.

For others, sticking to a schedule is the key to success.

For some people it its important to find a time that works out for you and really schedule that time, White said. The people that I see that are really consistent usually come around the same time during the week.

Max Moore, manager and trainer at the CrossFit gym Midwest Method Strength & Performance, has seen a similar increase in memberships in December while other members took some time off.

Sometimes its a little bit harder to come in and work out during the holidays, but I think overall, people still are like, I need to make it to the gym, Moore said.

Moore said Midwest Method puts an emphasis on group workouts to keep members motivated and provide help from a trainer if needed.

For anyone hoping to join a gym and get fit, Moore recommends starting with attainable goals.

Instead of saying, I want to lose 20 pounds this year, start with eating healthier and drinking a lot of water and working out two times a week, he said. Starting small and building it to something a little bit bigger is probably the most attainable way to achieve those goals.

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