1. SMART Goals
If you don’t know where you’re going, how can you plan a route to get there? Many people state that they want to “get fit” or “get in shape.” While these are great goals, you need to be much more specific.
This is the power of setting SMART goals. SMART goals are specific, measurable, attainable, realistic, and time-oriented goals. This means that you’ll know whether or not you’ve achieved them (and how close you are to accomplishing them!). These goals create your “why,” which is a powerful motivational entity—providing you with the push you need when you need it.
These goals also help you (or your trainer) create a custom plan using available resources. From this, you can determine what’s at your disposal—maybe that means using water bottles as weights—which can help you inch toward your goals without having to invest in expensive equipment or gym memberships. If you want to get started on your SMART goals, use our downloadable SMART goals worksheet and guide.