Welcome to your first week of the Transformation Challenge. You have already accomplished so much by just having the courage to sign up, so congratulations! This year we have made some improvements to this challenge and we are so excited to kick it off!
Each week you will receive an email introducing you to the weeks theme, at the bottom of each email you will also see this weeks team challenge along with the prize you can win. Some prizes are raffle based and some are if you participate you will receive.
It’s the start of a new year! A lot of us use this time to set ourselves new fitness related goals to work towards for the year - our “new year's resolutions”. But a large percentage of us also lose track or give up on these goals quickly. This is often because the goals we set ourselves are quite vague. This email is all about how to set SMART fitness goals, which are goals that are more specific and relevant to you, and therefore you are more likely to stick to and achieve them!
Goal setting. It can be tough and a little confusing if you don't know where to begin, and it's not as easy as simply saying "I want abs", or "I want to be able to run 5k".
Creating SMART fitness goals is the easiest way to make sure you have attainable goals.
So, first off, when we say SMART fitness goals, what do we mean? Well, the SMART acronym stands for:
SMART - S - SPECIFIC
Your goal needs to be specific. The more specific you are with a goal, the more likely you are to achieve it. If the goal is too vague, how will you really know if you have achieved what you wanted to achieve? Being specific with what it is you want to accomplish is the difference between "I want to be able to run", and "I want to be able to run 5k without stopping".
SMART - M - MEASURABLE
Your goal needs to be measurable. This links in with specific - you should include a specific time frame, or specific numbers, whether that be reps or weight in the case of fitness goals. Being able to measure your success is a crucial element to reaching your goals - it can also help motivate you and keep you on track to ensure you stay heading in the right direction to reaching those goals!
SMART - A - ACHIEVABLE
It's important that your goal is achievable. Make sure that it's possible to achieve the goal you set yourself, otherwise you may end up disheartened.
Ask yourself - is your goal realistic? Do you have the necessary time and effort to put into achieving your goal? Have you accounted for any additional factors that you may need to consider, such as cost, knowledge, etc? You should ensure your goal is realistically achievable within the guidelines of each letter of the SMART acronym.
SMART - R - RELEVANT
An important aspect to your goals is to ensure they are relevant. Relevant to you and what you are looking to achieve. If your goals are relevant to you and your lifestyle, you will be more inclined to work towards them, and feel a greater sense of accomplishment once you smash them!
On the other hand, if your goal is not relevant to you and your lifestyle, and what you enjoy, you're less likely to work towards it and will find it harder to reach - for example, if your goal is something to do with running but you hate running and you have no events coming up that require you to run, such as a 10k or a fun run, then you probably won't stick to it.
SMART - T - TIME BOUND
You should set a time frame in which you would like to achieve your goal. This commits you to working towards it, and also gives you something to work towards. Without setting a time frame, you could still be looking to achieve that goal in 8 months time or even 2 years down the line.
You need to ensure that you set a realistic time frame - don't give yourself days but also don't give yourself too long, otherwise you will likely become complacent and in turn be less likely to reach that goal. If you do have a long term goal, it can be useful to break it down into smaller goals that will add up to help you achieve the overall goal.
Week One Challenge:
Located below and inside the studio you will see 2 QR Codes, Orange team and Black Team. Scan or click through your teams QR Code and complete the SMART Goal worksheet. This worksheet will be sent directly to your team lead. With your participation you will be entered into a raffle to win a $50 Health store gift card! There will be 1 winner per team! Stop by the front desk with any questions.
