Make the most of 2016 with your UTV, prioritizing fun and safety. Now that the biggest holidays are behind us and all you have left to do is watch the ball drop on Dec. 31, it’s time to start re-evaluating your lifestyle. Year after year, one of the most popular resolutions is to lose weight, gain muscle or generally get healthier. Luckily, UTV riding is a serious, full-body workout. Resolving to spend more time on trails, especially ones that are challenging for you, can make excess fat seem to melt off while you simultaneously build muscle. Another popular resolution is simply to get outdoors more. Numerous studies tout the benefits of fresh air, even if it’s just a few minutes per day. Riding your UTV is holistically healthier than plugging away at the gym where you’re drenched in artificial light, artificial air and monotony. Exercise plus fresh air is what your UTV was made for, and it’s one of the few outdoor activities that you can enjoy year-round.

Start the Year with a Bang!

What’s another common New Year’s resolution? To spend more time with family and friends. It’s so easy to get caught up in the daily grind. Being a weekend warrior is great, but if you’re one of the lucky UTV owners who lives in a region where you can easily get on your rig for a few minutes every day (not just the weekend!), take advantage of that. It’s always safer to ride with someone else, which makes UTVing a naturally social sport. Whether it’s a quick 30-minute ride or an epic weekend adventure, invite your loved ones and bond over a shared activity. Simply doing more of what you love is another big-ticket resolution item. If you own a UTV, it’s already clear that you love the sport. Few people are fortunate enough to have such a passion project right in their garage. While it’s true that everyone has the same number of hours in a day, not everyone has access to a hobby they adore as readily as you do. Resolve to take your UTV out more often, and remember that it definitely counts as your daily fresh air and exercise quota.

The Season of Saving

Finally, saving money is a resolution that frequently pops up. You just finished some epic holiday shopping and perhaps traveling. Tightening up finances is at the forefront of your mind, and luckily for you there’s already a great item paid for and sitting in your garage. Saving money starts with preventing big bills. Resolve to maintain your UTV this year, upgrading when necessary (think windshields and tires) and simply use it more. Instead of a weekend of craft beer tasting, why not a weekend of checking out a new trail? Your UTV is a big part of a healthy lifestyle, so use it with wild abandon with the help of UTV Windshields and Accessories.