The Best Time to Start? September. Here’s Why
- luke41364
- Sep 29
- 3 min read
Let’s address the elephant in the room:
“I’ll start in January.”
You’ve probably said it before. Maybe you’re saying it right now.
But here’s the truth: January is the worst time to start. It’s cold. You’re tired. You’re broke. And motivation? Long gone.
If you’re over 35, juggling a busy life, and want to get fitter, stronger, leaner — September is the golden opportunity.
Let’s break down why.
1. 🎯 September Gives You Structure
Summer is brilliant — but it’s also chaotic. Routines go out the window, everything revolves around BBQs, beer gardens, holidays and hoping the kids don’t lose their sunglasses for the tenth time.
But September? The chaos calms. The structure returns. And with that structure comes your opportunity to rebuild habits and routine that actually stick.
Kids are back in school
Work schedule becomes predictable
Evenings get calmer
You have headspace again
It’s the perfect environment to take back control.
2. 🕒 You Have Time to See Real Results Before Christmas
Let’s do the maths:
September to Christmas = about 90–100 days.
That’s:
13+ weeks of training
30+ structured workouts
Thousands of better food choices
Hours of movement, self-care and mindset work
That’s enough time to: ✅ Lose 5–10lbs ✅ Drop 1–2 clothing sizes ✅ Improve sleep, mood, energy and strength ✅ Build momentum that’ll carry you into January with confidence
Start now, and you’ll walk into December proud of what you’ve built — not panicking about what you’ve lost.
3. 💡 Motivation is Higher Now Than in January
Let’s be honest: January is hard. You’re knackered from the holidays, the weather’s miserable, the mornings are dark, and the pressure to “start strong” is overwhelming.
But right now?
You’ve still got decent daylight
You’re not burnt out (yet)
You’re feeling the itch to get back to routine
This is the moment to use that energy.
Strike while the motivation’s there — before the cold and chaos of winter sets in.
4. 🚫 Waiting Just Makes It Harder
Every week you wait is:
One more week of sluggishness
One more week of low energy
One more week of confidence slowly slipping
Let’s flip that.
Imagine where you could be in 6 weeks if you started today.
Not perfect. Not “shredded”. Just consistent. In control. And feeling like yourself again.
5. 👊 You’re Not Starting from Scratch — You’re Starting from Experience
You’ve probably tried stuff before. You’re not new to this. You know what doesn’t work:
❌ Crash diets ❌ Overtraining ❌ Trying to go from zero to gym rat overnight
This time, we do it differently: ✅ Short, strength-focused training (2–3x/week is enough) ✅ Balanced nutrition that includes real food ✅ Accountability from a coach or group who gets it
We do what works — for your life, your schedule, your body.
💬 What Clients Are Saying
“I’ve started and stopped so many times, but starting in September was the best decision I ever made. I felt amazing by Christmas and actually kept going in January!” – Claire, 44
“Having a clear plan and real support made all the difference. I used to think I had to ‘wait until I felt ready’… Luke helped me realise I could start even when life was busy.” – Martin, 51
✅ Ready to Make September the Month You Finally Start?
You don’t need to wait for January. You don’t need to wait for Monday. You just need to take one step.
Whether you want to:
Lose fat
Build strength
Feel more confident
Or just stop feeling tired all the time…
We’ve got your back.
📍 Join one of our welcoming fitness classes in Bridport 📍 Or go all-in with 1-to-1 personal training in Bridport for structure, support and sustainable progress.
You’re not behind. You’re just getting started.