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There are plenty of ways to get motivated about working out in the new year. The picture shows treadmills on June 9, 2016 at the Technogym Village in Cesena. Alberto Pizzoli/AFP/Getty Images

Netflix may be one of the best sites to watch popular shows and movies, but the streaming service also has several documentaries that offer a deep look into the world of food, health and fitness.

Now that 2019 is finally here, take a look at some of the films that would be perfect for anyone who needs motivation maintaining a New Year’s resolution dedicated to staying healthy and exercising.

“What The Health” - Planning on going on a diet in the new year? You may want to hold off on your decision and watch this 2017 documentary. Follow filmmaker Kip Anderson as he investigates the link between dieting and diseases that the healthcare and food industries don’t want people to know about.

“The Redeemed and the Dominant: Fittest on Earth” - A group of elite athletes prepare themselves to compete in the Reebok Crossfit Games, where one of them will earn the right to call themselves the “Fittest on Earth.” While some will take home valuable lessons, others will reconsider their fitness journeys.

“The Magic Pill” - Thinking about eliminating fat from your diet? Well, according to the people in this documentary, you’re going to need a bunch of fat if you plan on living a healthy life. The 2017 documentary takes an in-depth look at the ketogenic diet and its health benefits.

“Froning: The Fittest Man in History” - Sometimes being fit isn’t enough. For Rich Froning Jr., winning three consecutive CrossFit Games titles only made him want to continue achieving greatness. Learn more about the fittest man in history and how his life outside of the gym helped push him to success.

“In Defense of Food” - Are you sure you have been following a healthy diet? The 2015 documentary takes a dive into the origins of the Western diet and explores the effects it has had on our health.

“Ronnie Coleman: The King” - What does it cost to become the best? The eight-time Mr. Olympia winner is considered one of the greatest bodybuilders of all time, but this 2018 documentary reveals the price he had to pay to become an icon in the world of fitness.

“Generation Iron 2” - Having a great body isn’t all that it’s cracked up to be. The 2017 documentary explores the lives of bodybuilders who strive to win the title of Mr. Olympia, proving they have the ultimate physique.

“Functional Fitness” - Becoming fit takes hard work and dedication. By watching this documentary, those interested in learning more about the world of high-intensity fitness will become familiar with the ups and downs of completing the ultimate workout.

“Fittest on Earth: A Decade of Fitness” - Competing in the 2016 Reebok CrossFit Games was no walk in the park for this group of elite athletes. Follow these fitness enthusiasts as they participate in the intense five-day event.

“Forks Over Knives” - Will becoming a vegan save your life? The film follows two scientists as they research the health benefits of having a plant-based diet.