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How To Set Fitness GoalsHow To Set Fitness Goals
Several factors can contribute to changing physical fitness habits. One possibility is that you did not establish a clear direction or goals for your program. Realistic goals provide focus to a workout program. They help you get to where you want to be.
It's easier than you think! The goal-setting process is identical for physical fitness as it is for personal and professional development. Attainable goals help you understand what is possible out of many available options. Establishing goals brings into focus how your current physical fitness status relates to your ideal.
The first thing in starting a fitness program is ask yourself some questions that will help you figure out what your fitness goals are.
Develop both long- and short-range goals. Long-range goals are more general, but not all encompassing. They should be realizable through a logical progression of activity. They do not need to have a time limit on achievement.
Short-range targets identify the logical steps to achieving your long-term targets. They should be very specific and realistic based on your present capabilities and should have a time limit for achievement. Short-term goals can be used to measure your progress. Remember to include all the components of physical fitness when setting your goals—cardiovascular fitness, muscular strength and endurance, and flexibility.
Now you need a means to keep yourself focused on your goals. One means is to make a contract with yourself. A contract is a binding agreement to accomplish a particular thing in return for a certain reward. First, create a list of your short-term and long-term goals. Then decide how to reward yourself for accomplishing each of your targets. Make the rewards special things that are important to you, i.e., going to the movies, getting a sitter for the kids one afternoon, or going shopping. The more motivated you are by the reward, the easier it will be to accomplish your goal.
Setting goals keeps you motivated to do what you should do on a regular basis. This is a very personal process. Everyone's goals will be slightly different. Your targets and rewards need to be right for you.
Remember that goal setting, like physical fitness is an ongoing process. Each time a goal is achieved, set a new one. Don't let a delay in reaching your goal discourage you. Reassess your status and set a new target, either short- or long-range. Goal setting will help you maintain a consistent physical fitness program for the rest of your life.
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