Buy yourself a Christmas present: set your gym routine as your goal

Wondering about what to get yourself for Christmas? Some presents only bring happiness for short periods, while others bring us joy for a lifetime. Consider investing in a year-long gym membership for yourself. Here’s why:

It covers your New Year’s resolution

Most of us put on a bit of unwanted weight over the Christmas holidays, and usually commit to getting our bodies back on track come the New Year.

We might go for a few runs, swim a few lengths or take the poor dog for a walk – and then we stop.

Investing in a gym membership puts you in the frame of mind that when the new year starts, you have to get back in gear.

You’ll save money on wrapping paper

It all adds up in the end. Plus, it’s good for the environment.

Your friends/family can give you really cool gym gifts

Ask any seasoned gym-goer; the world of fitness is chock-full of innovative gadgets and gear.

Get your loved ones onboard with your new goal. This will make them feel compelled to buy gym gifts for you, and save them the hassle of deciding what to give you!

Everyone will think you’re inspiring

Because you plan ahead.

Wow your colleagues, partner/crush (or both), family and friends by using every opportunity possible to talk about your resolution.

You can see beautiful people at the gym every day

They, in turn, will inspire you.

No, really. They say that you become exactly like the people you surround yourself with. Get it?

It will actually pay off

If you stick to it, obviously.

Imagine your body after a year of staying disciplined enough to go to the gym when you said you would and eating healthily; that’s the real gift here.