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Is your Fitness Goals are “SMART”?
Posted on November 9th, 2009 3 commentsToday I will teach you how to make your Goals ‘SMART’.
What is a SMART goal?
A SMART goal is a goal that is Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic, and Time-framed.
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Specific – The goal must be clear and precise.
Many people decide they want to “get fit”. This statement is too general. Does it mean getting up a flight of stairs, or does it mean being able to climb the Empire State Building? Does it mean losing 5 pounds or 25? A specific goal is clear and easy to understand. State your goal. Put it on the fridge, tell your friends, family and co workers. It will help you stick to it.
Measurable – There must be a way to determine your success.
You will never be able to achieve a goal if you don’t know what the measurement of success is. Without an endpoint, you will not be able to chart your progress and see the improvements along the way. If your goal is to increase your strength, how will you know when you have reached it? A measurable goal would be ‘to be able to do 3 sets of 12 repetitions with a ten pound weight’.
Attainable – Determine how you are going to reach your goal.
Great achievements require plans. By mapping out the actions that need to be taken, you will greatly improve you likelihood of reaching your goal.
Realistic – Take a reality check – is this goal attainable?
Ask yourself the question: “Can I do this?” If the answer is “no”, adjust the goal. This may involve slight changes to the action plan, the time involved for the goal, or a complete change in the original goal.
Time – Set a deadline for the goal.
Break down the steps outlined in your action plan and determine how long each will take. Add up the time. If the time does not fit into your goal, either adjust the goal or the time frames. Set a definite end date: e.g. ‘I want to lose 5 pounds in the next month’. Start your goal on January 1, and aim for January 31 as your deadline.
You see, when you know how to make your goals more specific, you have a better chance to reach them!
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