FORT SILL, Okla. (Jan. 19, 2017) -- Self-improvement is a shared American hobby.

It's one of the reasons why so many of us try every year to make new resolutions and stick to them. But for all of our good intentions, only roughly 10 percent of us keep our new goals in mind during the next 12 months.

According to sources cited in articles in fitness magazines, experts estimate that nearly two-thirds of all American adults make fitness related New Year's resolutions, but of that two-thirds of the population, more than half of them give up before meeting their goal.

So why do so many people fail at goal-setting?

Even when our resolutions are clear, simple, and seem within reach, it's still easy to give up on them, particularly when they relate to fitness and exercise.

One of the major factors in giving up is because it's too hard to find the time. In a recent poll, of respondents who set fitness goals, they gave up on them four times on average, saying it was too hard to get back on track once they fell off.

Juggling the kids to practices and school activities, finding time to take care of personal errands, and trying to maintain a level of balance can be a challenge for most of us.

It's even more difficult to find time to exercise when child care has to be considered.

Even when the best intentions are laid out and there's a clear plan in place to make this year the year to be fit, it's often impossible to stay on track when there are a variety of other obligations in our lives.

To help augment some of the challenges in finding time for fitness, the Fires Fitness Center offers a child care facility inside the gym. This allows gym-going patrons a way to make sure their children are safe and well cared for while they're working up a sweat.

Children mimic what the adults in their lives are doing so if they see their parents or caregivers taking time to be healthy, they'll want to do it too.

Dropping off a child to attend a fitness class or hit the treadmill is a great way to create positive habits relating to fitness. During the time a child is in the care of the facility, crafts are offered along with the opportunity to nap.

Child care workers are certified in basic life support and CPR, so parents can trust their children will be well cared for. Children must be registered with Child, Youth and School Services to be eligible for child care.

The center offers care for infants from 6 weeks-old to fifth graders from Monday through Friday. Reservations for childcare can be made up to 30 days in advance at the Parent Central Services website or the Fires Fitness Facility Child Care Room. The cost associated with child care is $4 per hour.

Fitness center child care is offered five days a week, making it an easy compendium to any fitness goal.

Weekends can be hectic with errands and chores, so sticking to a fitness regimen that takes place during the week might be the best way to achieve a goal.

In addition to child care, Fires Fitness Center offers a variety of group classes to help make reaching fitness goals easier.