Starting a gym routine often comes with high hopes for quick progress. Yet, many people find themselves frustrated when the scale doesn’t budge or their strength plateaus despite consistent effort. If you feel stuck, it’s not just you. Several common factors can hold back your progress even when you show up regularly. Understanding these can help you adjust your approach and finally see the results you want. Not having clear, realistic goals One of the biggest reasons people

January starts the same way: fresh goals, big energy, a “this is my year” mindset. And then life happens. Motivation dips, routines get messy, and the resolution that felt exciting starts to feel like pressure. The good news is you don’t need more willpower. You need a better system. Here are 9 practical strategies that make resolutions easier to start and far easier to stick to. NEW YEAR,NEW ME 1. Make your resolutions tiny and specific Vague goals feel inspiring, but they’r