How to Set Fitness Goals: A Guide

By MATCHUP (Star Patcher)

By Matchup | Health and Wellness Blog

Whether you’re just getting into fitness or trying to reach a new pr (personal record), it’s important that when setting your fitness goals you keep your safety and health in mind.

If you’ve been away for a while and are just getting back to the gym, you have to remember to take it slow. You’re not at the same physical level you were when you were working out each week, although you can definitely work hard to get back to that! And on the other hand, if you work out often and are straining yourself to reach unrealistic goals, you can really hurt yourself.

Setting goals for yourself is important for motivation and monitoring your progress. When setting your own goals it’s vital you make them SMART. These goals help you to stay on track, train hard and achieve.

Specific

Measurable

Attainable

Relevant

Time-oriented

After setting your goals comes the difficult part... the blood, sweat, and tears put into reaching your goals. To get to the finish line it’s important you have a way of tracking your progress. A great way to track your fitness progress is with a fitness tracker. They track everything from steps taken and stairs climbed to your sleep and nutrition. These devices can help to measure your hard work and keep you on track!

Whether your goal is to participate in one of the toughest races in the world or have a healthier body and mind, SMART goals are key.