Setting a Fitness Activity Goal
- Have you ever found it difficult to drag yourself to the gym?
- Do you ever found it a battle to stay excited about your fitness program?
- Have you ever felt like you lack a goal or a real purpose in your training?
Welcome to the program! Every body, even elite athletes, struggle at times to stay motivated towards achieving their fitness goals. You are much more likely to engage in regular fitness training, however, if you have a goal or an event to aim for. Rather than just turning up to the gym and stumbling on the treadmill like a Zombie on autopilot, try the following ideas to invigorate you fitness plan:
- Fun Run, or a half marathon
- Cycle or a Mountain Bike race
- Ocean swim
- Paddle race
- Conquer a bush walk, climb a mountain, or train for the Kokoda Trail
- Charity walk or fundraising event with friends
At the time of writing this article I’m in Shanghai knowing I need to get a swim in early tomorrow morning because I’ve made the commitment to participate in an ocean swim in 2 weeks time with a good mate of mine. This will make sure I get to bed at a decent hour tonight, and also keeps me disciplined when on the road.
Try locking in a Fitness Activity Goal to add variety and purpose to your fitness training program. It is amazing how much more disciplined and focused you’ll be when you have a goal to train towards. Plus, the exhilaration and achievement you’ll feel by accomplishing a fitness goal, especially if it’s really challenging. Happy training!
In the box below, list ideas for your own Fitness Activity Goal
| My Fitness Activity Goal:
To achieve this I need to:
Potential barriers that might get in the way include:
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