Incorporate exercise into your daily routine and make it non-negotiable, and don't jump on the next diet craze. "In 2014, commit to leading a healthy lifestyle. Your resolutions for the New Year may be focused on what appears on the outside, but remember, the path to well being is an inside job!" - Diana D'Amato-Vitarelli, founder, Dhyana Yoga Cook at home more instead of ordering out, get a massage or do yoga at least once a week, throw out all the toxic cleaning products, lotion, and make-up that you own and treat yourself to all natural alternatives, commit to stocking your refrigerator and pantry with only organic and non-GMO foods, or start a daily practice of meditating in stillness and silence. Instead of dieting, consider an overhaul of the food choices you make every day. Pro tip #3: Commit to a healthy lifestyle. Even better motivation? Recruit a gym buddy or a favorite instructor who will help you hold yourself accountable for showing up." - Emily Rothrock, instructor/marketing coordinator, Flywheel Indoor Cycling Philadelphia Put your workouts into your iCal, write it down, whatever! Some gyms (like Flywheel!) make it super easy to reserve classes online days in advance so that you map out your week. "Schedule your workouts at the beginning of the week. Pro tip #2: Treat your workouts like a mandatory appointment. Push yourself within reason, get proper coaching and support, focus on nutrition as well as exercise." - Gavin McKay, founder and head coach, Unite Fitness If your goals are to be lean, strong, and fit-while also being safe and healthy-stick to programs that incorporate holistic and classic ideas. "If the workout, diet, and/or supplements is too extreme, focused on only one thing, or overly promoted, be very wary. Pro tip #1: Avoid fad or trendy programs. Let's think of these guidelines as lifestyle alterations that you'll incorporate into your day-to-day routine! It's not about over committing yourself instead, take baby steps toward those New Year's resolutions. To help encourage new healthy habits, four of Philadelphia's best health and wellness gurus are here to offer their most practical fitness advice for 2014. "I'm going to lose 20 pounds this year," "Instead of coffee I'm going to drink tea in the morning," "This year I'm going to go out less and decrease my alcohol consumption!" Alright- enough! I'm not completely convinced about these New Year's resolutions people are tossing around. Pure Barre's Noelle Zane, a finalist of our Hottest Trainer Contest 2013. Straighten those neckerchiefs-Ian is on the go! Crumm, Style Concierge, wherein Ian Michael Crumm, our resident men's fashion expert, coerces exercise real-talk from Philadelphia fitness buffs. Welcome to a special Fitness Week 2014 edition of I.M. You can also see what we’re up to by signing up here. The archives will remain available here for new stories, head over to Vox.com, where our staff is covering consumer culture for The Goods by Vox. Thank you to everyone who read our work over the years.
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