How to
set a
FITNESS GOAL
BE SPECIFIC:
When establishing your fitness
goal it is not enough to say you want to ‘lose/gain weight’ or ‘get in
shape’. This is too general.
Here are the questions you need to ask yourself as goal setting tips for fitness and in general:
What do I want to accomplish?
Do
I want to lose/gain weight, get bigger arms, run/swim/cycle a certain
distance in a specific time, do you even want to be able to learn how
to run!
When will I have this by?
Do you have a certain event coming up, whether it be a party, wedding, triathlon, marathon etc.
The
key with this one is that a specific date is chosen and therefore a
timeframe created. It gives you a deadline, and a sense of
urgency.
What are my requirements or restraints?
Will
your goal require a change in eating habits, or join a gym? What
will you have to do to reach your goal and how will you make the time
to train/exercise? Look at the problems you may be facing and -
more importantly - the solutions that will get you through.
Why do I want to accomplish this goal?
Do
I want to feel better about myself, have more energy, be able to run
around with the kids, lower my risk of heart disease, win a bet!
This question may also be linked in with ‘when’. The main
concern with this is to identify how your life will benefit and It puts
emotion/feeling to your goal.
Examples of being specific with your fitness goal setting:
I will be (insert desired weight here) on (insert date here). When I have reached (desired weight) I will look so much better and have much more confidence to look for a partner!
My weight will be (insert desired weight here), with my waist at (insert measurement here) on (insert date here).
This is the date the new job at work will be announced! I
will have much more stamina, look so much better, be able to put more
effort in at work and therefore get that promotion to the new job!.
My arms/chest etc will measure (insert desired size here) on (insert date here). The advantages in my life will be...
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