Goals. We all have them. Unfortunately, not
everyone can say that they have the best success rate when it comes to sticking to their goals all the way through. With the end of August approaching, and
September on its way, many new fitness goals will be gearing up for a second
coming. #newyearsresolutionpart2
Here are 5 tips that will help you keep on the
right path towards your fitness goals.
1.Get it
over with
Rise and grind!
Get the crust out the eye and get your goals out of the way first thing in the
morning. Putting the gym first on your to-do list has many benefits. It gets
the blood flowing, metabolism moving,
and finally, you get it out of the way. If you start with exercise first
thing in the day you can put the “I'm too tired” excuse to rest.
2. Invest
in your fitness
Make it cost you.
Investing in yourself by purchasing a personal training or group fitness
classes will greatly help with keeping yourself accountable. We don’t want
money to go to waste by registering for a gym membership just to not attend.
Investing in a trainer or a class will help to push you into the
right direction. A good trainer will push you to take the right steps towards
conquering your goals. Many trainers will also have cancellation fees which
will add to you taking an initiative to get up and out of bed to get towards
your goals. Of course, it isn’t the cheapest route but
there surely are habits within your life that you should be cutting to reach
your goals. Establish your values and see it through.
3. Tell
the world
Telling people
what your fitness goals are will help with accountability. The more that people
know, the more likely you are not going to bail on your own goals. Speaking
about your goals repeatedly also serves as a positive reminder to yourself for
what it is that you are working towards. Telling those that are close to you
also gives you supporters which can help catapult you towards your goals..
especially when times get tough. You are a supporter yourself and you don't
even know it. All those likes you give to people you follow on social medias
like Instagram and Snapchat help push them towards their goals. Have your own
following and make something of it.
4. Train
with a partner
After telling the
world you should stumble upon individuals that share the same goals as
you. Hold on to these people and create your own 'gym wolf pack'. There are many
perks to training with a partner. From keeping each other accountable,
providing each other motivation, and pushing one another in and out of the gym.
Find your wolf pack and conquer your goals together one step at a time.
5. Set a
time
Grab your
calendar. Be realistic and set a day. This is the date you are going to check
in to see the results of your hard work. When you set a time to accomplish a
goal you are more likely to stay motivated and driven towards that goal. It
works when your boss assigns you a task. In this situation you are your own
boss with your own deadline set. So get to it.
When it is all
said and done it is entirely up to you to achieve your goals. If you want
something, you must put the effort to get it. It all comes down to the effort
that your put forward. Establish a goal, think it, do it.
Steven Bolé
Strength and
Conditioning Coach
Catalyst Health
steven@catalyst-health.ca
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