A Fresh Look at Setting Realistic Fitness Goals
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Unless you’re an avid fitness guru, you probably tend to set some unrealistic fitness goals that you eventually do not achieve. Don’t fret! You are definitely not the only one who does it.
The truth is that most people really have good intentions when it comes to this, and they want to get in shape and create a certain fitness routine, but for various reasons, they fail to stick to those plans.
The problem is that frequently, they set goals that are (at that moment) way out of their reach. Therefore, it’s of huge importance to focus on those that are achievable and that can fit into your lifestyle.
If you do not know where to begin as far as this goes, then just cast your eyes on the tips and tricks that will help you set your objectives, and more importantly, stick with them, too!
Perfect Doesn’t Exist!
No one can blame people who are completely out of shape and who have never even entered a gym, yet suddenly want to have a so-called perfect body overnight. That’s because they are constantly bombarded with pictures of “ideal” bodies, unbelievable transformations, and many other things that can only make you feel miserable.
In fact, obsessing over this sort of content will do nothing but set you up for failure. What you need to understand is that a good fitness progress:
Tends to be volatile. Sometimes, you’ll do great, and then there’ll be moments of stagnancy
It isn’t miraculous. Major changes take time, and that’s a fact that you must always have in the back of your mind
It is full of ups and downs
Is different for everybody
The bottom line is that you shouldn’t be aiming for something perfect, but a goal that’s currently possible for you. For starters, join a gym. If you’ve never done it before, or for a very long time, then it would be smart to find out How Often Should You Go to the Gym? because there’s surely a difference between an amateur and somebody who took a short break. If you overdo it, you will only hurt yourself, and all your efforts will go to waste.
SMART Goals Framework May Be A Good Idea!
SMART goals have been used by many for different purposes because they are an excellent tool that can help you achieve great results. And that’s not just an assumption, but it’s a fact that’s backed up by science. If you’d like to give them a try, then you need to be sure your fitness objectives are:
Specific – It means that you should be as detailed as possible. The more specific you are, the better!
Measurable – This refers to something that can easily be tracked, so you can conclude whether you’ve gotten the results you wanted or not
Achievable – Remember to focus on goals that are achievable and realistic, as discussed previously
Relevant – The actions you are tracking should align with the outcome you had in mind
Time-bound – Set a specific timeline for your goals
Establishing Particular Habits Is Also Very Essential
Yes, just like most people, you probably have certain fitness outcome goals, such as losing weight, being in better shape, gaining muscles, and others. Although that’s fine and not anything unreasonable, bear in mind that you cannot always control the overall outcome.
That’s exactly why it’s much better to establish certain habits, because you can easily control them. Good examples of habit-based goals include these:
Make sure you stay hydrated
Whenever you can, you should take a walk after dinner/lunch
Prepare meals at home, and not order junk food (at least not as often as you did in the past)
Stretch for a few minutes upon waking up
As written above, these are just some examples that will undoubtedly help you achieve your fitness goals faster.
Don’t Forget To Be Kind To Yourself
People, especially newbies, have the tendency to be very hard on themselves. That’s because they expect miracles to happen at the very beginning. But what they fail to realize is the fact that everyone’s progress is different and that even if their scale shows one thing (that they dislike), that doesn’t mean they are doing something wrong.
Every fitness journey revolves around the small wins, which means that you should prioritize them, not only “huge” accomplishments.
The only way you can actually be satisfied with your results is if you set realistic fitness goals and try to stick to them. There’ll be good and bad moments during this process, but it’s essential not to give up!
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