Perhaps you’ve been motivated to exercise by the last few weeks of slovenly behaviour, over-indulgence in unhealthy food and perhaps the few extra kilos you’ve packed on around your mid-riff or on your behind? Make sure you start off your exercise regime the way you intend on finishing it. I’m trying to tell you that there’s no point starting something you can’t finish.

Start of your exercise this year with some S.M.A.R.T goals.

Specific

• Well defined – Written down on paper in a tense that indicates success

Measurable

• Use a unit of measurement in your goal setting terminology

Attainable

• I love the word ‘attain’ – it means you get something out of it. Be prepared to be a little bit selfish.

Realistic

• Within the availability of your resources and time commitments

Time Based

• Set a time frame for your goals so you don’t slack off

Goal Setting for Geeks is easy. Here are a few examples:

1. By the end of October this year (2011) I will be ecstatic when I fit back into my size 12 jeans.
2. In October 2011 I will feel fantastic after completing the Melbourne Marathon for the first time.
3. I will feel glorious when I weigh under 80kg for my 40th birthday in November 2011.

I have read articles of people that like to put in the HOW into their goal setting, you may find it useful to add phrases such as ‘I will feel great when I maintain consistency in my exercise routine in 2011, going for at least 2 walks outside with my family, and 3 gym sessions every single week until I reach my goal weight of 80kg before my 40th Birthday in November 2011′.

MAKE SURE YOU WRITE DOWN YOUR GOALS. Put your freshly written goals in your wallet, on the edge of your computer screen, on the fridge, your bedroom or bathroom mirror. The repetition will reinforce your desire to achieve.

Personal Training Ashwood

Personal Training Ashburton

Personal Training Burwood

Personal Training Mount Waverley