5 hacks to make your New Year’s fitness resolutions stick
Kickstart the new year with smarter ways to set and optimize your fitness goals.
Most of us fall short of our New Year’s resolutions. The enthusiasm and resilience are there, but a key ingredient seems to be missing: feedback that keeps us motivated. So how do we make good on our promises? We believe the key to both setting goals and achieving them lies in data. When you can optimize your workouts and then track progress with the right technology, you’ll overcome those barriers to success. And become healthier in no time.
Start with achievable goals
When it comes to New Year’s resolutions, odds are you’re aiming too high. Avoid setting yourself up for failure before you even begin by establishing attainable goals and tracking your progress with help from a Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.¹ Use the calendar tool to plan workouts, add new ideas and set reminders — it’s a great way to hold yourself accountable. Pair it with the Samsung Health app to select and track a wide range of engaging exercises, set reasonable target goals and review your progress as you go.
Keep an eye on your energy
When you’re energized throughout the day, your goals become much more achievable. Pair the Samsung Health app with a Galaxy Watch4 to optimize your sleeping habits. The app rates your sleep, including your time in each sleep stage and your movements throughout the night. You can also monitor the quality of your sleep with a sleep score, then make a game of it by comparing scores with friends. With all that feedback, it’s easier to make the right adjustments.²
Invite family and friends
Working out with a partner increases your chances of staying committed. If you prefer to exercise with friends and share your progress, try the Together feature in the Samsung Health app. You can join friendly health competitions with one-on-one, group or global challenges. The activities are completely trackable so you can see who moved ahead the farthest or the fastest. It’s a great way to have fun getting in shape by sharing your healthy lifestyle with family, friends, coworkers and other Samsung Health users.³
Perfect your process
Even when you’re committed to a resolution, it may feel like you’re not seeing much progress. It helps to fine-tune your performance. With Galaxy Watch4, you can add a personal coach on your wrist. Galaxy Watch4 detects physical activity to track your routines, supporting more than 90 exercises with accurate reports about your workouts. You can also review your body composition,⁴ ECG⁵ and blood oxygen⁶ levels readings post-workout.⁷
Do it for the environment
Fed up with the trash strewn around your city or neighborhood? Pop in your
Galaxy Buds2, pair it with your Galaxy phone or Galaxy watch, and set out to make a change by collecting litter. The latest Swedish fitness craze may be perfect if you’re looking to combine health and environmental resolutions. It’s called plogging, a mashup between jogging and the Swedish term for “pick up.” These types of cross-functional workouts are excellent for you, plus this one helps your community and the planet.
- 1Requires optimal 5G network connection, available in select markets. Check with your carrier for availability and details. Download and streaming speeds may vary based on content provider, server connection and other factors.
- ²Features are compatible with smartphone with Android 8.0 or later, RAM 1.5GB or more. Require Samsung Health app version 6.18 or later.
- 3All participants must have Android smartphone running 6.0 or above with the latest version of the Samsung Health app and a Galaxy smartwatch and/or fitness tracker.
- ⁴The Samsung BIA is a body analyzer that uses bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) technology to track body composition based on weight, body fat, body mass index (BMI), skeletal muscle, body water, and basal metabolic rate (BMR) measurements. It is not intended to specifically diagnose or treat a medical condition.
- ⁵The ECG Monitor app is not intended to replace traditional methods of diagnosis or treatment and is for information purposes only. The ECG Monitor app is not intended for users with known arrhythmias other than atrial fibrillation or users under 22 years old. Users should not interpret or take clinical action based on the device without consultation of a qualified healthcare professional.
- ⁶The SpO2 measurement software is not intended for use in the diagnosis of disease or other conditions, or in the cure, mitigation, treatment or prevention of disease.
- ⁷For clinical trial results concerning the accuracy of the ECG monitor, visit https://www.samsung.com/us/apps/samsung-health-monitor/
Turn your resolutions into accomplishments
This year, get the most out of your fitness goals
Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G
Galaxy Watch4
Galaxy Buds2
