An Open Letter to the New Year's Gym-Goers in Michigan

Happy New Year!

With the first day of 2025 behind us, that means many people are making their versions of a New Year's resolution.

For many of those people, one of their New Year's resolutions will have them heading to the gym.

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That means your gym will be packed to the brim with people (for the first few weeks at least).

Dear Resolute Gym-Goers of Michigan,

First of all, congratulations! You’ve made it: it’s January, and your New Year’s resolution to hit the gym is still alive (since it just started). While your gym membership may be gathering dust already, don’t worry! This is the year you turn it all around—right after you finish that post-workout smoothie... which you’ll definitely make after you’ve figured out how to work the blender.

As you lace up those brand-new sneakers and head to the gym, remember I am proud of you. You’ve braved the icy roads, dealt with the snow piles, and wrestled with the frigid air.

But don’t forget that in Michigan, the gym isn’t just a place for self-improvement—it’s also an opportunity to get a new kind of workout: dodging the intense January crowds.

Oh, those bright-eyed souls on the treadmill next to you? They’ll be there until the middle of February, at which point the gym will magically clear out, and you'll have all the elliptical machines to yourself.

But until then, keep going! Embrace the crowd, the sweat, the weights that grow heavier with every set.

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Remember: the best part of a workout in Michigan isn’t just the endorphins; it’s the post-workout hot cocoa while watching the snow fall outside. Is it just me?

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But let's be real: the “new me” you’re becoming might still sneak in a cheat day (or two... or five) with some pizza. No judgment. We’re all in this together.

See you in the locker room!

Sincerely,
Someone Who Will Skip Arm Day