Goal Setting

One of the most common New Year’s resolutions is to lose weight, go to the gym, and get fit; though many of these aspirations fall a little short! When making your New Year’s resolutions, or anytime throughout the year, make sure you use the acronym SMART for effective goal setting.

A certified personal trainer can help achieve those goals by regularly reviewing a client’s goals and the difficulties that he or she may have in reaching them. A client’s priorities and circumstances may change and it is important to be able to adjust goals when circumstances change. There are many benefits to setting goals. Setting a goal with help you direct attention to important elements of the skill being performed. They can also provide you with empowerment, satisfaction, self-confidence, increased focus, and increased motivation.

Here are a few things to think about to help you be successful in your fitness journey: