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The Thanksgiving leftovers are finally gone, the decorations are going up, and the calendar is filling up fast. It’s the time of year when almost everyone presses "pause" on their health and fitness goals. The common mindset is simple: "I’ll just start fresh on January 1st."
But here is the truth: January 1st is the hardest day of the year to start.
The gyms are overcrowded, you are battling the "holiday hangover" (from sugar, stress, and travel), and the pressure to hold a New Year’s Resolution can be crushing.
At Surge Kickboxing, we believe the best way to dominate the New Year is to start before it arrives. Here is why you should "lock in" right now, in the middle of the holiday rush.
1. The Ultimate Stress Relief Between shopping for gifts, coordinating family travel, and wrapping up end-of-year work projects, December is stressful. Instead of letting that stress build up, punch it out. A 45-minute kickboxing class is one of the most effective ways to release cortisol, clear your head, and keep your energy high for the holiday festivities.
2. Beat the "Resolutioner" Rush We love seeing new faces in January, but if you start now, you’ll already be in your groove when the rest of Arvada is just walking through the door. You will have established your routine, learned the basics of striking, and built relationships with our community. While everyone else is struggling with Day 1 soreness, you’ll be hitting new personal bests.
3. Momentum Over Motivation Motivation is fleeting; momentum is powerful. By training through December, you aren't just maintaining fitness; you are building mental toughness. You are proving to yourself that your health isn't a seasonal hobby—it’s a lifestyle.
Don't Wait for the Countdown You don't need a calendar date to give you permission to be great. Whether your goal is weight loss, learning self-defense, or just finding a supportive community to help you through the winter, the time to move is now.
Let’s finish 2025 strong so we can hit the ground running in 2026.
Ready to lock in? Check out our schedule and book your next class today. Let's get to work!