When people come to set fitness goals, they are rarely something that can be achieved overnight. They usually take a high degree of sustained effort and motivation which leads many people to lose their focus at some point down the line. Whether you are aiming to lose weight, put on muscle or run a certain distance, there are a few things that you can do to improve your chances of achieving long-term fitness goals. Here are just some of them to give you a helping hand.
Break the Long-term Goal Down into Short-term Targets
One of the main issues with setting a long-term fitness goal is that it feels like it is something that is too far into the distance. So, instead of just focusing on this, you should break it down into smaller and more manageable targets. For example, if you are aiming to lose weight, give yourself realistic weekly targets in a step-by-step approach to achieving your long-term goal. If you want to build muscle, give yourself certain strength targets that you want to achieve on a regular basis.
Vary Your Workout Regime
One of the main issues with maintaining motivation to achieve those long-term goals is that you get bored with doing the same thing again and again. So, why not try joining a new fitness class or taking up a new sport to give you something new to focus on? There are fitness centers like http://www.clubfitness.us/7-day-pass/ who give you a chance to trial different classes so you can pick that one that is right for you. If you are keeping yourself engaged and interested when you are working out, this will make exercising much less of a chore.
Draw Motivation From Someone Else
Getting a workout buddy is a great way to boost your motivation when you are aiming to fitness goals. Many people don’t achieve their targets because they keep them in their head and they are always moveable. This way, you have someone who is holding you accountable and pushing you on to achieve greater things. If you are both going for the same target, you also have someone to draw support from. As well as this, there is nothing wrong with a bit of healthy competition from time to time.
Adjust Other Areas of Life
As well as the time you actually spend working out, there are other areas of your life which you can adjust to make your goals a more realistic prospect. For example, you could make a meal diary so you can keep track of exactly what you are putting in your body on a daily basis. You could also make a commitment to doing more of your own cooking rather than eating out all the time. Maybe you could also go to bed half an hour earlier every night to give your body the recovery time it needs. Ultimately, all of these things will have a significant impact on your ability to hit your goal.
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Nice post, I’ll start to workout soon.
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Thanks. Nearly achieved one
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I needed to read this post. I am still blaming my weight gain on my 2 year old son.
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Great and needed. I’m 6 stones over and about to hit 60. Danger zone. Many thanks Ian
Absolutely loved this read, especially the tip on adjusting other areas of your life. People don’t realise how much of a difference that will make to your life. Thank you for sharing this.
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I completely agree, most people set their eyes on short term goals but don’t focus on long term
So I was looking for a fitness related article today to see what people are advising and doing. Of the 6 I have read this by far is the most realistic and best advice. It is really all about breaking down the big picture into many tiny pixelated ones and just take one step at a time, that leads to thousand miles. I wish more people gave holistic advice like you and more people followed it too.
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Great material!
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Great tips!
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Very good points. I really believe that people need to understand their goals and that in most cases, it is a rather long journey to get there. Breaking it down into shorter goals is a very good idea on how to help someone persevere. Thanks for sharing with us!
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Preach! Love the part about breaking down long-term goals into short-term targets. Keeps you way more motivated!
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Great advice for helpful tips on keeping your fitness goals going. Would definitely agree about having long and short term measurable goals.
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