Why do people quit?

I talk all the time about in-home workouts. The reason that I like them is that there are easy to follow workout routines and (with Beachbody programs) excellent nutrition plans. When most people start thinking about getting in shape, they start thinking about gym memberships. The problem is that 50% of people who start going to a gym, stop going 6 weeks in. In many cases, they still pay the monthly membership fees.

Please don't get me wrong, I really don't have anything against gyms. If you have a well defined plan, know what you're doing with the equipment and like working out with other people, gyms can be awesome. The problem is that most new gym memberships, people think they can hop on a treadmill for 20 - 30 minutes and randomly lift some weights and they will see results immediately. After 6 weeks of doing the same exact thing 3 - 5 days per week, they don't see any results, get discouraged and stop going to the gym.

Many gyms do offer personal trainers to help beginners develop a plan, but they can start to be very expensive. The last time I looked in to it, each 1 hour session cost $60-80. By far, personal trainers are the best way to generate a personalized program based on your goals and fitness level. The other benefit they have is that as you get stronger, they will be there to show you how to tweak your routine to make sure that you are always challenged. The problem is that most people don't want to spend that much money, so they opt not to utilize a PT.

The bigger problem is that most gyms don't cover nutrition. Sure, some may have supplements and even a smoothie bar, but that's not even close to enough. I have watched people finish their workout, walk out to their car, and head straight to the fast food drive-thru for a quick breakfast. Just because you workout doesn't mean that you can eat whatever you want. 6 weeks after working hard in the gym and eating garbage there are no results that can be seen and people stop working out.

Here's what a list of what I like about in-home workouts through Beachbody:

- No monthly fee

- Defined exercise program

- Nutritional plans

- Free website support

- Variety

- Money back guarantee

- FREE coach

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