Set Realistic Fitness Goals for Yourself

When setting fitness goals don't aim to high and set yourself up for disappointment. Try setting smaller obtainable goals. This will accomplish two things: 1) The satisfaction of completing the goal will give you the desire to raise the bar and keep on going. 2) A minor setback won't play on your mind as much and will enable you to get back on track much more quickly. This also holds true for workouts and even specific lifts.

For example, if your goal is to increase your bench press by 50 lbs. don't try and do it all in one shot. Set many 5 and 10 lb. goals and work to obtain those one at a time. When you are successful with each smaller goal it will give you the satisfaction of success and the inspiration to continue with the program and reach the long range goal. If you focus only on the long range goal you may disappoint yourself even though you are making progress.

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Set Micro Goals To Get Past Tough Sticking Points

A micro goal is any goal that you can complete in a short time and see immediate results. For example, when you're on the treadmill today you may want to set a goal of running (or walking) one minute longer or increasing the incline one more level. For lifting weights it may be completing one more repetition or slightly increasing the poundage for a one set. A micro goal can even be pushing yourself to complete your workout routine a few minutes faster and with greater intensity. Making these daily goals will keep you focused and in tune with your workouts and help make your long climb up that mountain easier. Conquer the small hills and the larger mountain will come into focus before you even realize it.

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