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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’.




Examples of being specific with your fitness goal setting:


I will be (insert desired weight here) on (insert date here)

My arms/chest etc will measure (insert desired size here)(insert date here)

My weight will be (insert desired weight here), with my waist at (insert measurement here) on (insert date here)














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