The end of the year is in sight again, and during this period the same question always takes center stage: "Do you have any New Year's resolutions?" A serious answer often turns out to be surprisingly difficult, so we’re happy to help you get started. The golden rule for New Year's resolutions? Make sure your resolutions are achievable. Sounds logical, of course, but often unrealistic resolutions are set. The result? People give up quickly.
5 New Year's resolutions for the new year
We’re happy to help you with the Fight2Win top 5 New Year's resolutions for 2023.
Resolution 1: Punching bag training
Boxing is really not just for men and advanced athletes. You can box too! Boxing is a HIIT training (High Intensity Interval Training). That means you continuously train in different heart rate zones. This is good for your overall body strength, fitness, balance, coordination, fat burning, and your mind. In addition, boxing is one of the sports where you burn the most calories and you can literally punch away your negative feelings and stress. So boxing is good for both body and mind.
By the way, have we already told you that punching bag training is surprisingly fun? You’re probably thinking: "Boxing? No, not for me," but just notice what it does to you when you throw a few punches! Also, you really don’t have to become a member of a gym. Punching bag training is very suitable to do comfortably at home. You probably have a free spot somewhere to hang a punching bag, so visit our store and pick out a nice punching bag!
Your resolution: "I will start next week by boxing on a punching bag for at least 30 minutes every Monday and Thursday."
Resolution 2: Eating healthier
This resolution is one of the most mentioned every year. The problem, however, is that people often don’t really know what 'eating healthier' actually means. Of course, we all know that vegetables and fruit are healthy, but a diet consisting only of vegetables and fruit is obviously not realistic.
You can eat healthier by following these points (more often).
- Eat plenty of vegetables and fruit every day
- Eat whole grain products every day
- Eat legumes such as brown or white beans, chickpeas, or lentils at least once a week
- Eat about 3 eggs per week
- Eat a handful of unsalted nuts every day (peanuts are not nuts)
- Drink a few glasses of milk or a bowl of yogurt every day (milk or yogurt from animals, soy, or other plants)
- Eat fish once a week (preferably fatty fish like herring, halibut, salmon, or mackerel)
- Eat little red or processed meat such as sausage or cold cuts (red meat is meat from cows, sheep, goats, and pigs)
- Drink few sugary drinks such as juice and soda
- Eat few products made from white wheat flour, such as white bread, cookies, biscuits, and crackers
A nice list and certainly 'easier said than done,' but also set yourself a clear and achievable resolution here.
Your resolution: "I will start every day with a bowl of yogurt and a nice piece of fruit, Tuesday will be fish day, and I will no longer buy sweet drinks."
Resolution 3: Learn something new
Have you been thinking for a while about doing something new? Why haven’t you started yet? Learning something new really gives you a lot of satisfaction. Just try it!
Your resolution: "By the end of January, I will have taken the first serious step to actually realize the idea I’ve been thinking about for a long time."
Resolution 4: Worry less
You know the standard response: "Don’t worry so much about it!" Nice, but what good does that do? You’re just wired that way and tend to worry about things... But have you ever asked yourself: "Can I actually do anything about it?" If the answer to that question is "No," then what’s the point of worrying about it at all?
Of course, you don’t easily change that mindset, but you can make it a little easier for yourself. Do you notice that you’re worrying again about something you can’t change? Put on some boxing gloves and let off steam on a punching bag for 30 minutes. Body and mind... Remember?
Your resolution: "I will only worry about things I really have influence over (at that moment)."
Resolution 5: Enjoy more
People sometimes say: "A day without laughter is a day wasted." Obviously a cliché, but there is definitely some truth in it. Every day of your life should be one you have enjoyed. Absolutely not realistic, and that doesn’t mean you have to push yourself to the limit every day, but if at the end of the day you can look in the mirror and say: "This was a valuable day," then you’ve done well. A guy named Jack once said: "Make each day count."
Your resolution: "I see every day as a new opportunity to do something with."
The entire Fight2Win team wishes you lots of success with your New Year's resolutions and, of course, a wonderful and sporty new year!