- Tuesday at 6 PM is the busiest time to visit the gym in London
- Sunday at 6 AM is the quietest time
- Google data was analysed to find the number of reported gym visits by the hour of each day
2024 is in full swing, and with that comes New Year’s Resolutions; we’re given a chance to reset and select goals to complete throughout the year, and one common resolution across the nation is to become more active. However, visiting the gym during peak times to reach your goals can be particularly daunting, particularly for those who are new to fitness.
New research has discovered the most popular and least popular times to visit the gym in London, so those looking to improve their fitness in 2024 know when to avoid.
Nutrition experts at Bulk analysed Google data to find the number of visits reported for various gyms in London to determine which times are the most popular and which are the least popular.
The busiest time and day to visit the gym is Tuesday at 6 PM, while the second busiest time is Wednesday at 6 PM. Finally, the third most popular time to visit the gym is Tuesday at 7 PM.
On the other hand, Sunday at 6 AM is the quietest time to head to the gym, with Sunday at 3 AM being the second quietest time. The third quietest time for exercising at the gym is Saturday at 6 AM.
Four tips to stick to your fitness resolutions in 2024
#1.Schedule your workouts
Not scheduling your workout goes hand in hand with making excuses not to exercise. Look at your weekly schedule in advance and add a slot for working out where you have the most free time; doing so allows you to get into the right frame of mind beforehand while reducing the likelihood of telling yourself that you are too busy.
Plus, if your job consists of a heavy workload, you can identify the days where you will have the most energy for a workout, perhaps on a weekend or on a morning before work.
#2. Tailor your workouts to your lifestyle
If you find the gym too intimidating, don’t forget that they aren’t a requirement for staying fit and healthy. You can use various environments for exercising, which allows you to tailor them to your lifestyle and ensure that they are as enjoyable as possible.
There are various exercises that nature enthusiasts can choose while also embracing the outdoors, such as running, cycling, and walking, to name a few. Alternatively, if you enjoy a cosy atmosphere and wish to work out from your home, you can invest in equipment like dumbbells and kettlebells if you want to build muscle. Or, for an intense aerobic workout, simply grab an exercise mat, find a spacious area in your home, and follow a HIIT workout video from your phone or TV.
#3. Find a fitness partner
Having a friend who shares fitness goals similar to yours can offer you motivation. If you’ve already planned a workout with your fitness partner, you’ll likely feel more obligated to avoid letting them down, thus reducing the chance of putting it off for another day. As well as this, they can push you even further, whether increasing the speed on the treadmill or lifting a heavier weight.
Yet another benefit of having a fitness partner is that they can keep you focused on your goals – they can identify when you’re falling off track and notice any goals you have met to keep you determined. With the social side of the workout, there’s more chance that you’ll look forward to it, too.
#4. Implement short-term goals
While long-term goals are important to help you decide exactly what exercises you need to be doing consistently, they can cause disappointment when you aren’t seeing progress as quickly as you’d hoped, which can even cause you to admit defeat.
Because of this, setting more feasible goals over shorter periods is essential to keep you motivated upon meeting them. On top of this, implement goals that aren’t solely appearance-based to help you track your progress, such as running a 5k quicker or increasing your hip thrust load by 10 kilograms in one month.
A spokesperson from Bulk has commented: “Attempting a workout in a busy gym can be daunting for anybody, but particularly for those who are new to their fitness journey. With these findings, gym-goers can plan their workouts well and exercise in a quiet space by avoiding the busiest times. As well as reducing feelings of intimidation, heading to the gym at a quiet time ensures that more machines and equipment will be free, thus preventing you from altering your workout due to crowds.”
The research was conducted by bulk.com which is founded on the belief that sport, health, fitness and nutrition are for everyone – no matter who you are, what you do, or how you do it.
