{"id":25016,"date":"2025-01-01T10:00:13","date_gmt":"2025-01-01T10:00:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/?p=25016"},"modified":"2024-12-17T15:24:35","modified_gmt":"2024-12-17T15:24:35","slug":"join-the-nine","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/join-the-nine\/","title":{"rendered":"Be the NINE%"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Many people set new year goals, but our research shows only nine percent of you will see it through.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You may think you\u2019re ready to smash every session, never miss a workout, and completely transform your health in just a few weeks. You tell yourself, <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">this is the year I really stick to my plan.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But then February rolls around and you\u2019re already struggling with motivation. Sound familiar?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019re not alone.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Research shows that only nine percent of people who set gym-related resolutions actually achieve their goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">But why do so many fall short?\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>13% quit by the end of January<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 the initial motivation fades fast<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>45% say they\u2019re too busy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 life gets in the way<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>23% give up because they don\u2019t see results fast enough<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 impatience takes over<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>18% don\u2019t set the right targets<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> \u2014 unrealistic goals cause frustration<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">There are a variety of reasons why you might quit. Here\u2019s how you can break past those barriers and be part of the NINE% that achieve their goals.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The power of motivation: Find your \u201cwhy\u201d<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Motivation is the fuel that gets you started. But to sustain it, you need a reason to hit the gym when you don\u2019t really feel like going. Write down your \u201cwhy\u201d and keep it somewhere visible.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Just over half of men want to build muscle, whereas 57% of women aim to lose weight. Whatever your goal, remind yourself of it every time you feel like giving up. Pair this with small, achievable milestones to celebrate along the way. That may be lifting 5KG more after a month or learning about sustainable weight loss targets. Every victory, no matter how small, reinforces your motivation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-25031\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/be-the-NINE-2-533x355.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"533\" height=\"355\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/be-the-NINE-2-533x355.jpg 533w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/be-the-NINE-2-1012x674.jpg 1012w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/be-the-NINE-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.bulk.com\/uk\/the-core\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/be-the-NINE-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 533px) 100vw, 533px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><b>Tips to keep going when you\u2019re losing motivation<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Staying consistent isn\u2019t about being perfect\u2014it\u2019s about finding ways to keep showing up. Here are some tips to keep you in the game:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Create a routine:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Commit to specific days and times for your workouts. Treat them like unmissable appointments.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Buddy up:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Exercising with a friend or joining a fitness class adds accountability and makes workouts more enjoyable. Both men and women are around 40% more likely to keep going with a partner holding them accountable.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Prioritise sports nutrition: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">You\u2019re four times more likely to succeed if you have sports nutrition at least three times per week. When you\u2019re failing to see the results you want, a lack of the right nutrition is probably the reason. Protein and creatine play a huge role in building muscle, whilst pre-workout fires you up for every session. Get the right products and you\u2019ll see the best results.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><b>Track your progress:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> Whether it\u2019s reps, muscle, or how you feel, tracking progress makes men 46% more likely to keep going.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><b>It\u2019s OK to miss a day (or week)<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Life happens. Whether it\u2019s work, family obligations, or sheer exhaustion, there will be days when you can\u2019t make it to the gym. Missing a workout isn\u2019t failure\u2014it\u2019s an opportunity to reset.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The key is not letting one missed day snowball into a missed week or month. Acknowledge that rest and recovery are essential parts of fitness and will help you stay consistent in the long run.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><b>Be the NINE%<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Achieving your New Year\u2019s fitness resolution isn\u2019t about being perfect, it\u2019s about being consistent. Find a routine that works for you, allow yourself to rest when life gets in the way, and reward yourself whenever you get those small wins.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Sound like you\u2019re ready to join the NINE%?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Let\u2019s get star<\/span>ted. You\u2019ve got this.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Many people set new year goals, but our research shows only nine percent of you will see it through. 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