STICK WITH YOUR NEW YEAR'S FITNESS RESOLUTIONS 



Choose a Specific Goal
Try and be as specific with your fitness goals and write them down. For example, try focusing on a particular amount, such as losing 10 pounds instead of "losing weight" or bench-pressing a specific amount of weight instead of "getting stronger." Having clear goals will keep you focused on them and put you in a better position to achieve them.

Have a Plan
If you were to go on a long road trip, you wouldn't just jump in the car and go. If you did, you'd arrive hungry, tired, and fatigued. That's the same way you'd feel if you jumped into a whole new lifestyle with no planning. So before you begin your goals, outline the changes you want to implement and decide how you'll fit them into your schedule. Keep in mind that it may be best to take steps rather than tackle everything at once.

Set Up Mini Goals
Set up monthly or weekly goals to help you stay motivated and not feel overwhelmed. A major mistake many people make when trying to tackle a health resolution is trying to do everything at once. This is almost always a recipe for disaster. Instead, spend a few weeks just trying to achieve 1-2 goals at a time. Then, when you have established new good habits, put a couple more goals on your plate. Remember: You want to make permanent changes, which will take time to implement.

Track Your Progress
By tracking your workouts, you can see the progress you are making. For example, you might be able to lift more weight or perform additional repetitions. In addition, after several workouts using the same speed and incline on a treadmill, you might see your heart rate decrease. This is a sign your heart is getting stronger and working more efficiently. Tracking your workouts will also help you stay consistent and keep you motivated.



Bring a Workout Partner
Choose a Workout partner and hold each other accountable. It will increase your chances of success, and you will both have more fun. There will be times when you don't feel like working out, and a partner can be just the motivation you need to get going.

Be Realistic
One of the biggest problems with New Year's resolutions is that the goals can be highly impractical. Setting goals is a great idea, but make sure they are realistic and feasible. For example, a goal to lose 12 lbs. by Easter is reasonable and achievable. So is a goal to complete a 5K run by tax day. Conversely, a goal to complete a marathon by that date is unrealistic and potentially unsafe for newbie runners. Instead, think of it as if you were building a house. Start slow (i.e., low intensity and duration), develop a solid foundation of fitness, and then build upon that foundation as your fitness improves.

Have Fun
If you like what you are doing, you are more likely to stick with it. Find something enjoyable for you and will keep you excited and motivated. Maybe try a new fitness class such as Spinning®, Kickboxing, Yoga, or running a 5k. 

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