Will you keep your New Year’s Resolution by this date?

With 60% of Brits setting New Year’s Resolutions, new research from Decathlon has found that 56% of these will become firm habits by Thursday 17th February.

Getting fit and healthy and looking after our wellbeing are the top priorities for Brits in the next 12 months, with Thursday 17th February 2022 being highlighted as the turning point where New Year’s resolutions will become firm habits and part of our daily routines.

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Top 10 reasons Brits have turned their resolutions into a formed healthy habit:

To embrace and improve their wellbeing
To feel more confident in how the way they look
To continue to be healthier
To continue to be fitter
To improve their daily mood
To relax and reduce stress
To make up for overindulging in 2021
To stay on track from a healthy start at the beginning of 2021
To make friends and be more sociable
To make exercise a priority rather than a chore

Nicola Barnabo, Decathlon’s Fitness Expert comments: “The rush of getting fit and healthy after the Christmas period is something we see year after year and sometimes those habits can wane by the end of January, but it’s fantastic to see that this year many of us are sticking to our new habits and making them a permanent part of our lives.

“Exercising is no longer just about improving our physical health – many of us are now embracing new sports and fitness activities for the mental health and wellbeing benefits, too. Working out, keeping fit and looking after ourselves aren’t just for appearance or fitness goals, it can have a huge impact on our happiness whilst reducing stress levels.

“With the wide range of sports equipment, clothing, and accessories at Decathlon, we support anyone who is looking to embrace any kind of fitness or sport. Whether it’s trampolining, canoeing, cycling, or getting ready for joining park runs or even training for your first marathon, Decathlon are here to help you get started.”

So will you keep your New Year’s Resolution by 17th February 2022? We’ve also rounded up some of the best fitness equipment to get your fitness started!