BRUNSWICK, Ohio — Every year, many of us make New Year's resolutions regarding health and fitness —only to break them a few weeks later.

• Studies show the majority of resolutions involve health and fitness
• Fitness experts say in order keep a resolution, it’s best to develop a strategy
• A Cleveland Clinic psychologist says developing better habits is the biggest challenge when it comes to improving health

“Habits exist in a deep part of our brain called the basal ganglia… that part of your brain doesn't really know a good habit from a bad habit. And so, what we're doing when we're changing is we're trying to replace the old habit with something that might be more in our favor, but still uncomfortable,” said Dr. Scott Bea, psychologist, Cleveland Clinic.

Cleveland Clinic Psychologist Dr. Scott Bea says developing better habits is the biggest challenge when it comes to improving your health.

“There are some studies that suggest that that will take anywhere from 63 to 66 days,” said Bea.

Mark Maslowski, owner of UXL Fitness, says his club aims to get people in and keep them there.

“Some people say hey, that's your best member… they sign up and they never come back. And that's not true for us… we want you to keep on coming, want you to get results, we want you to tell your family, your friends, and we want them to see the results you're getting, and then come to our club.”

Maslowski says developing a strategy is important, and goals and accountability are a big part of that. 

“For some people, they need some type of accountability, they need a personal trainer, they need to schedule an appointment, they need to be there, they know the trainer’s waiting for them, or group classes are a great way to create that accountability...  the first thing you walk in, when you're doing a group class is, you don’t have to worry about what am I going to do today and you're gonna come in ... the instructor is going to tell you everything you do, hour later you walk out of there with a great workout,” said Maslowski.

Bea says in order to conquer your health and fitness goals, you have to exercise both the mind and the body. 

“Habit change is tough. And as I say, with repetitions we sometimes find that we develop muscle for it. And that muscle, as I say, it's the willingness to be uncomfortable, and with practice we get more muscle, like any other exercise," said Bea.