SMART Goals for Fitness
1. Be healthier
S: This goal is similar to the “Get Healthy” statement. The steps required to achieve SMART goals are clearly stated in the SMART goal.
M: There are many milestones to be achieved: getting healthier by next-year, getting three weeks of exercise in each week, and exercising for at least 30 mins per session. Knowing how much of something is required makes it easy to track your progress.
A: This goal can be achieved. It can be spread over the entire year so the activities should not seem overwhelming.
R: Your goal is to become a healthier person and increase your fitness.
T: The goal has two deadlines. There are weekly milestones and a large yearly deadline.
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S: This goal is about getting more steps in during the week.
M: Step counting apps are used by most people on their smartphones. If you don’t have one, you can download one from Google Play and the App Store. Simply type “Step counter” into the search box to install the app that you love best.
A: You won’t feel overwhelmed by walking a lot or getting 10,000 steps per day. It’s possible to walk more, and this goal can be achieved by making small lifestyle changes such as the ones listed above. The plan can be adjusted to fit your lifestyle.
R: This goal will help you feel better and improve your fitness.
T: You should have walked at most 30 minutes five times per week by the end of the month.
3. Run a 5K
S: This goal is about how you can prepare for a 5K in one month. There are many interval plans for 5K (or any distance) that you can find online. These will help strengthen your plan.
M: This plan measures the distance and time you run. You’ll run farther if you increase your running speed.
A: This goal is similar to the “Run 5K in 2 weeks” statement. It’s not only overwhelming, considering you aren’t a professional runner, but it’s also highly unrealistic unless your schedule allows you to dedicate hours each day to training.
R: This goal is important because it supports your goal to finish a 5K.
T: Your goal is to run ten consecutive two-minute runs with 30-second breaks. You’ll use an interval timer app to help you do this. After a month, you should be able to run a complete 5K.
4. Lose Weight
S: This goal is about how you can lose weight within four months. It includes strength and HIIT training, reduced sugar intake and increased protein, fiber, and protein intake.
M: You can measure your weight loss and track the workouts you do each week.
A: It is possible to lose ten pounds in just four months. It is also healthy. Do not try to lose a lot of weight in a month.
R: Your goal is to improve your health and fitness, which is the ultimate goal.
T: The deadline is for four months. You can also do three workouts within a week, but there are shorter deadlines.
5. Lift More Weight
S: This is the goal. Slowly increase your weight until you reach your goal.
M: The measurable portion is the weight in pounds between ten and thirty.
A: You don’t need to set a goal that is too difficult. If you push yourself hard and give yourself a deadline, you will be able to reach your goal gradually.
R: You are aiming to lift more weights. This is one aspect of fitness.
T: The deadline is for two months. This gives you enough time to make gradual progress.
