The 10 People You Meet at the Gym in January

This person is big on making lots of resolutions but not necessarily following through on them. In all honesty, you might not even see the resolution enthusiast unless you're at the gym on Jan. 1, because after that, she'll most likely be on to her next resolution.

Oh, the sweet and innocent rookie! Not only is this her first time at the gym this year, but it's also her first time at the gym ever. We're fully supportive of her new journey to getting strong and fit because she's usually eager to learn where to rack the weights and what direction to run on the track. Try to offer patience to these young grasshoppers because everyone starts somewhere, right?

You can probably easily spot them. They only hit the gym with a posse of friends or at least in a pair, and they spend a lot more time catching up than sweating. To be fair, it is hard to find time to work out and hang out with friends, so we don't blame them for trying to multitask. You might want to avoid the cardio machines when they're around if you enjoy working out in peace and quiet, though.

Stylish shoes, cute crop tops, and name-brand leggings at the gym are common, but the fashion fanatic is very clearly wearing a brand-new outfit from head to toe. She'll probably also wear this outfit for the rest of the day to run errands in — and why shouldn't she? She looks damn cute.

This is the person wearing all of the fitness technology, all at once. She has the apps, the headphones, the watch, the tracker . . . things you've never even seen before. You'll find this person constantly checking her heart rate and calories burned — hey, whatever motivates you!

This new gym member lives and dies by the phrase "if you didn't post it, it didn't happen," so you better believe she's taking photos and posting Stories through the workout or class so her followers know she's at the gym.

Not surprisingly, it sometimes takes a January gym-goer a while to find her groove, meaning she's testing all the machines and equipment in one single workout, hopping around every few minutes. Yes, this can be frustrating, but remember we all need to find our favorite move and spot at the gym.

This is the person watching you from a distance, perhaps even copying your moves and following your circuit. Sure, it's a little awkward, but how can you fault her? She's just trying to learn. If you catch her looking, chat her up and recommend a class she might like.

There should be nothing but respect for the gym-goer who's only there to support her friend. Maybe she didn't set a fitness-related resolution, but when she was asked to come along on her friend's first day at the gym, she showed up like a champ. Go ahead and give her a high-five as you pass.

The regular gym-goer who didn't just start their fitness journey on Jan. 1 is probably looking a little annoyed. She may offer the occasional side-eye to those hogging the equipment or stealing her favorite bike at indoor cycling. It's nothing personal; she's just used to her routine.