Goal setting is important, Remember Train SMART!!! SMART goals Short term and long term goals Aesthetic goals (Flat tummy) and Fitness goals (10 k time) SMART goals S – Specific Try to make your goal as specific as possible. Example of a bad goal “I want to lose weight and get fit”. Example of a good goal “ I want to lose 2 kg of fat so I am 20% body fat and can fit into a size 10 dress and also want to be able to run 5k in under 35 minutes without stopping, I want to achieve these goals by the end of the year” M – Measurable All goals must have a way to be measured objectively e.g. skin fold analysis, Vo2 max test, circumference measures. If your goals aren’t measurable then how will you know how well you have done, this is very important for motivation. Keep a log of all your training sessions as well as this will help keep you motivated, as you will see your improvements on paper. A – Achievable Make sure you don’t set a goal that you can’t achieve. If you are 5 foot tall don’t set a goal of high jumping 2 meters. Goals should be challenges you set your self to overcome but always be realistic. R – Realistic Set realistic goals with realistic time frames. Don’t expect to lose 2 stone in one month before a holiday, it’s unrealistic and dangerous. If you are unsure of what a realistic goal is ask for some professional advice from an experienced trainer. Advice will always be free! T – Time frame Set your self a time frame for every goal you set. This is really important to help you create a vision of what you will achieve. With no time frame your goal might seem to take forever and if that’s the case your more likely to give up. Again this is normally more successful with some good advice from a trainer.
Posted on: Wed, 27 Nov 2013 15:23:12 +0000
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