Have you ever hear that a goal properly set is halfway reach? Wikipedia define goal setting as "Goal setting involves the development of an action plan designed to motivate and guide a person or group toward a goal."An idea is just a dream until you write it down then its a goal.  The misfortune in life is not being able to reach your goal but not having any. Don't worry you don't even have to be great to get started, but you have to start to become great. Everything can be accomplished if you break it down into smaller steps.
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Smart Goal setting is famous in fitness, let me explain</h3>
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<h3>S is for "specific"</h3>
Every goal should be clearly defined, not vague. For example you might say I want to lose weight, but how much weight. Instead try, I want to lose 15 pounds and commit to use 1 pounds a week
<h3>M is for "measurable"</h3>
Can you mesure you goal? If you say I want to be in shape, what does it mean? How can you mesure this? If you improve this goal you could say I want to be able to bike to work 3 times a week or I want to run 5 km without walking.
<h3>A is for "action-oriented"</h3>
What are the step you need to take to archive this goal? For example, you could say I want to run 5km without walking. First I will run for 30 seconds, walk 90 seconds, then second week run 1m and walk 1m, third week, I will run 1m, walk 30s. On the fourth week I will try to run the whole 5km without walking.
<h3>R is for "realistic"</h3>
If you plan to lose 20 pounds in 1 month its 5 pounds a week, its unrealistic. A pounds equal 3500 calories. It might be more realistic to aim for 1 pounds a week. You can either cut 500 calories a day or cut 250 calories and burn 250 calories by adding extra physical activities. If you lose weight to fast might be unhealthy and can be pretty discouraging if you are not reasonable. Also building your fitness level take time, commitment and discipline to stay injury free. I often say to people its better to do 2-3 times a week but commit to it for months that doing 6-7 days a weeks and stopping after a couple week. Can also say the same about doing shorter workout 15-30 minutes each workout than 1-2 hours workout. Start slowly and progress from there.
<h3>T is for "timed"</h3>
You need to set a time for your goal and also set mini goal and deadline for theses before you reach your main goal.
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Goal setting worksheet</h3>
<strong>Then, ask yourself these questions:</strong>

Which days of the week can you realistically workout and exercise?

How much time are you commit to exercise each time?

What barriers stop you from doing exercise, be honest? For example: time, money, support, pain, discomfort, mental thought, judgement, travel...

List some strategies you could implement to help you remove your barriers. For example: having a personal training, having the support of your partner, find a way to exercise that you enjoy...

Set short term goal (1-3 months), medium term goal (3-6 months) and long term goal (6 months to a year).

What are the steps you need to have to archive your goal?

What reward could you have to celebrate you reaching you short term goal, medium term and long term goal.

What will you gain by reaching your goal?
<h3 style="text-align: center;">Different goals ideas, need to be refine, just starter</h3>
<ul>
 	<li>lower your body fat</li>
 	<li>get stronger</li>
 	<li>run a marathon</li>
 	<li>master a skill (gymnastic, lifting weight, boxing, kayaking...)</li>
 	<li>make fitness part of your lifestyle</li>
 	<li>compete for an event</li>
 	<li>be part of a group</li>
 	<li>drink more water</li>
 	<li>be injury free and pain free</li>
 	<li>increase your mobility and flexibility</li>
 	<li>improve your form and technique</li>
</ul>
Want more ideas, check this link: <a href="http://www.builtlean.com/2015/01/02/fitness-goal-ideas/">25 fitness goal to get you in shape</a>

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