SMART GOAL METHOD
Every year around this time we psych ourselves up with a New Year's Resolution to "start the diet" or "get back to a regular routine" right after the Holidays. After a few months those goals typically go right out the window! Did you reach your 2014 Fitness goals? If so, Congratulations!! If not, what kept you from attaining them?
If you have trouble attaining your New Year's Fitness Goals, try to set effective goals is using the SMART goal method.
Specific: The goals must specifically state what is to be accomplished. They must be clear and easy to understand and should not be ambiguous. Think about the end result such as a 5k or making it to the gym 3 days/week.
Measurable: The goals must be measurable so that you can see the progress. For example, a goal of "I want to lose 5 pounds" has a measurable component compared to "I want lose weight," which is more ambiguous.
Attainable: A goal should be realistically attainable. The achievement of attaining a goal reinforces commitment to a program or healthy change and encourages you to continue. For example, a goal of "losing 30 pounds in 1 month" is not an attainable goal.
Relevant: The goals must be relevant to your particular interests, needs and abilities. For example, running 1-kilometer sprints would not be the best approach to training for a half marathon.
Time-bound: The goals must contain an estimated timeline or deadline for completion. Timelines can be both short-term and long-term and should help you stay focused and on track.
Don't wait until January to set your goals. Schedule a Fitness appointment or hire one of our Personal Trainers to help you get a jump start on your 2015 fitness goals.
Join Stephanie for a Goal Setting workshop on January 8th @ 9:30 AM & January 10th @ 10:30 AM. RSVP at front desk or email.
Measurable: The goals must be measurable so that you can see the progress. For example, a goal of "I want to lose 5 pounds" has a measurable component compared to "I want lose weight," which is more ambiguous.
Attainable: A goal should be realistically attainable. The achievement of attaining a goal reinforces commitment to a program or healthy change and encourages you to continue. For example, a goal of "losing 30 pounds in 1 month" is not an attainable goal.
Relevant: The goals must be relevant to your particular interests, needs and abilities. For example, running 1-kilometer sprints would not be the best approach to training for a half marathon.
Time-bound: The goals must contain an estimated timeline or deadline for completion. Timelines can be both short-term and long-term and should help you stay focused and on track.
Don't wait until January to set your goals. Schedule a Fitness appointment or hire one of our Personal Trainers to help you get a jump start on your 2015 fitness goals.
Join Stephanie for a Goal Setting workshop on January 8th @ 9:30 AM & January 10th @ 10:30 AM. RSVP at front desk or email.
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