We have all been there! It is a new week or a new month and we have plans to start something new in regard to improving our fitness and or general health. We set a goal to eat “healthier” or go to the gym X times a week but often these goals are not achieved. Why is that?
First of all a lot of the time, we want to do too much too soon or we set multiple goals which can clash or make it difficult to achieve one let alone 2 or 3 of them.
So where do you start? Let's look at the basics of goal setting.
Specific- Have a target in mind
Measurable – How will you track your progress? Adjust as needed
Attainable – Do not set yourself up to fail, set a realistic goal that will challenge you but you are able to achieve in time.
Relevant – What is the purpose of your goal? To improve cardiovascular health? To strengthen bones and muscles? Increased energy? Better control of a medical condition?
Time- Set a timeframe to achieve your goal, monitor, and re-evaluate.
Keep it simple!
If you feel like you do not move enough throughout the day ask yourself how can you improve your daily movement. It could be something as simple as adjusting your commute if you take public transport, walking to the train station instead of taking a bus, or getting off the bus 2 stops earlier.
Yes, you will have to get up a little earlier to adjust your travel time but these little wins make a difference if done consistently!!
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