On Jan. 1, millions of Americans pledge to live a healthier lifestyle. Sadly, studies show that nearly 90% of those resolutions are abandoned by the end of the month.Fitness instructor at the Floyd County YMCA, Whitney Styles, believes she understands what holds many people back from reaching their health and fitness goals.”People look around the room and feel intimidated by what they are seeing, thinking they can’t do what the other people are doing,” Styles said.Taking a class According to Styles, a good way to give yourself a better chance at success is to exercise in classes or with a group.”Group fitness is great because, instead of just going upstairs and not knowing what you’re doing and being intimidated by everything, you walk into a very welcoming environment,” Styles said.Spinning at the YMCAAccording to research from the Baylor College of Medicine, those who work out in groups are more likely to exercise with greater intensity and do so more regularly than those who exercise by themselves. Community is something Styles takes pride in fostering in her classes.Getting started at the YMCA”Everyone is here to make one another better, to get healthier, and to be accountable,” Styles said. “If you become a regular — if you come in twice — someone will notice. They might ask, ‘Hey, where were you?’ and if they get your phone number, they’ll call you and say, ‘Hey, why weren’t you here?’”For January, the YMCA of Greater Louisville is waiving the joining fee for new members. There will be an open house at the Floyd County YMCA on Monday, Jan. 20.Spending some time by the Pool