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Gyms ride the rise (and fall) of New Year’s resolutions

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John Beck works out at Powerhouse Gym in East Lansing. Typically, gyms across the U.S. experience their highest volume in early January.
Kevin Lavery

Millions of people resolve to get in shape after the holiday merrymaking. Historically, gym and fitness club memberships spike in January, but the trick for gyms large and small is to prevent the workout from sliding into washout. Current State’s Kevin Lavery has the story.

A vow of better health is a common New Years’ resolution. Historically, memberships to gyms and fitness clubs spike in early January, but it’s also true that the numbers tend to fall off in the first quarter of the year. That’s when gyms have to get creative to keep their clientele.

Current State’s Kevin Lavery looks into the fitness trend that comes with the new year.

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Kevin Lavery served as a general assignment reporter and occasional local host for Morning Edition and All Things Considered before retiring in 2023.