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Fitness experts share advice for sticking to exercise goals in 2025

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Fitness experts share advice for sticking to exercise goals in 2025

For the latest breaking news, weather, and traffic alerts, download the NEWS CENTER Maine mobile app. “I’ve never really made a big decision like that in the New Year’s time. For me, it’s all about the small decisions and basic habits,” Kramer said. Kramer emphasizes that building consistency with smaller, achievable goals can be just […]

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“I’ve never really made a big decision like that in the New Year’s time. For me, it’s all about the small decisions and basic habits,” Kramer said. Kramer emphasizes that building consistency with smaller, achievable goals can be just as effective as an ambitious gym routine. 
Kramer reminds that before doing any strenuous exercise you’re not used to, seek advice from a doctor. 
Gyms are seeing more membership purchases as Mainers commit to fitness resolutions, but experts stress the importance of small, consistent habits.
PORTLAND, Maine — As the calendar flips to 2025, there’s a lot of pressure to start the year off right. 
“I got up earlier than I usually do, which is something I want to be consistent with,” Verville shared, adding that she aims to prioritize her gym routine this year after being more lenient in 2024.
For those hesitant about a gym membership, Richard Kramer, executive director of the Maine Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, encourages a different approach.
For many, that might mean setting new fitness goals. Micary Verville says she’s making some lifestyle changes to match. 
“If people come in with smaller goals and just get smaller wins as you get going, it kinda helps you just keep going along,” Sneider explained. 

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Whether you’re drawn to the structured atmosphere of a gym or prefer the flexibility of working out at home, the key to success is consistency.

At NXGen Fitness Centers, manager Andrew Sneider says he’s seen a spike in memberships over the past month from clients looking to take advantage of what their locations offer. “We have a variety of different pieces of equipment, a couple specialty pieces, tons of cardio equipment, everything is new, custom-made,” Sneider said.

However, with pre-paid annual memberships at NextGen in costing over 0, the financial commitment can be a hurdle for some.

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