With the new year comes New Year's resolutions, and oftentimes, these goals are fitness related. From burning off a few pounds gained during the holiday season to building biceps to battle a bodybuilder, we're weeks into the New Year, and gymgoers are well on the way to success!

For those of you who have gym-related resolutions this year -

Whether you're brand new to the gym or getting back into the swing after a break ...

Glasbergen Cartoons by Randy Glasbergen

... You'll find yourself working through the woes and wows of a new workout routine:

1. Exercise equipment is foreign and frightening.

Promises, Promises by J.R. Faulkner

2. Trying out new-to-you equipment doesn't always go as planned.

Nancy by Guy Gilchrist

3. You discover what motivates you.

4. Two words: sore muscles.

5. Friends and family members recognize your efforts.

Lola by Todd Clark

6. Your wardrobe changes.

From the Mo Willems Sketchbook by Mo Willems

7. You're proud of your progress.

Garfield by Jim Davis

To our comic-reading, hardworking gymgoers - we applaud you! Keep up the good work!

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