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Fitness fallout: More quit going to gyms

, wtop.com

WASHINGTON – It’s a grim day for resolutions to become more fit.

Feb. 7 is when the greatest number of people quit using gym memberships purchased at New Year’s, according to , which analyzed three years of data from gyms across the country.

Gold’s offers suggestions to help wayward exercisers get back on track. Among the suggestions are to take a group class, use technology tools and get a work-out buddy or support group for encouragement.

Fitness experts at Gold’s also recommend people quit using numbers on a scale to measure progress. They suggest instead focusing on feeling more fit.

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