SUNDAY. LOOK AT THAT. IF YOU’RE 2026, PLANS ARE TO WORK OUT AND FEWER DRIVE THRU DINNERS. YOU’RE NOT ALONE. ALYSSA MUNOZ SPOKE WITH A LOCAL GYM OWNER ABOUT HOW TO START AND MAKE THOSE RESOLUTIONS STICK. GOOD MORNING ALYSSA. HEY. GOOD MORNING. YOU KNOW, WHETHER IT’S EATING HEALTHIER OR GOING TO THE GYM, BOTH ARE GREAT GOALS TO SET FOR THE YEAR, BUT IT’S IMPORTANT TO BE REALISTIC AND TO PLAN NOW. START BY DOING SOME RESEARCH, WHETHER THAT’S, YOU KNOW, LOOKING FOR A GOOD GYM TO GO TO OR JUST DOING A PLAN AT HOME. YOU JUST WANT TO GET YOUR BODY MOVING. AT HOME, YOU CAN DO SOME BODYWEIGHT SQUATS OR LUNGES, OR EVEN WALKING OR RUNNING TO THE END OF YOUR BLOCK. WHEN LOOKING AT YOUR EATING HABITS, TRY TO STAY AWAY FROM PROCESSED FOODS AND EAT MORE WHOLE FOODS. REESE KILLEBREW, THE OWNER OF REPUBLIC GYM, SAYS HE ENCOURAGES PEOPLE TO COME OUT AND GET STARTED. THEY JUST NEED TO START WITH REALISTIC EXPECTATIONS. IF THEY COME TO THE GYM JANUARY 1ST AND SAY, I’M GOING TO WORK OUT SEVEN DAYS A WEEK AND I’M GOING TO CUT ALL THESE CALORIES AND I’M GOING TO DO KETO DIET, ODDS ARE YOU’RE GOING TO FILL IN ONE OF THOSE THINGS. SO START SMALL AND HAVE A PLAN. YOU KNOW, ANOTHER GREAT TIP IS TO HAVE A GOOD COMMUNITY AT YOUR GYM OR EVEN GET A WORKOUT PARTNER TO HELP KEEP YOU ON TRACK THIS YEAR.
Setting realistic fitness goals for 2026
Fitness goals for 2026: Experts say keep it realistic and build a plan
As 2026 approaches, many people are setting goals to exercise more and eat healthier, but experts emphasize the importance of realistic planning and research. Whether it’s joining a gym or starting a home workout routine, getting your body moving is key, with exercises like bodyweight squats, lunges, or even walking or running to the end of your block being effective options.When it comes to eating habits, avoiding processed foods and focusing on whole foods is recommended. Reece Killebrew, owner of Republiq Gym, encourages people to start with realistic expectations.”They need to start with realistic expectations. If they come to the gym January 1st and say I’m going to work out seven days a week, I’m going to cut all these calories and start a keto diet, odds are you’re going to fail at one of those things. So, start small and have a plan,” Killebrew said.Another tip is to find a gym with a supportive community or a workout partner to help keep you on track.
As 2026 approaches, many people are setting goals to exercise more and eat healthier, but experts emphasize the importance of realistic planning and research.
Whether it’s joining a gym or starting a home workout routine, getting your body moving is key, with exercises like bodyweight squats, lunges, or even walking or running to the end of your block being effective options.
When it comes to eating habits, avoiding processed foods and focusing on whole foods is recommended. Reece Killebrew, owner of Republiq Gym, encourages people to start with realistic expectations.
“They need to start with realistic expectations. If they come to the gym January 1st and say I’m going to work out seven days a week, I’m going to cut all these calories and start a keto diet, odds are you’re going to fail at one of those things. So, start small and have a plan,” Killebrew said.
Another tip is to find a gym with a supportive community or a workout partner to help keep you on track.
