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Setting goals for exercise
24.06.08
All people have goals. Do you know what are yours? To make more money? To buy a new vehicle? To get in shape? To lose weight? To have a goal or goals is easy and possible for all. But achieving the goal - that is something totally different. If you are frustrated with yourself and your inability to achieve your goals, maybe try a different approach. Ask yourself 2 important questions: 1) are your goals realistic? and 2) are you ready to make the necessary changes in your life to reach those goals? Check your commitment: Why is this goal important? What will the impact on your life be when you have reached your goal? If you have trouble making a strong commitment, make sure that it is the right goal and the right time to work towards achieving this goal.
Being realistic in your goal setting means to have an achievable objective in terms of time you allow yourself and the steps you have to take to be successful. To have a goal such as sticking to an exercise routine doesn’t have to be boring or expensive. Starting with basics and increasing intensity and time spent on the exercise allow you to be realistic in the steps you need to take to achieve your goal. Accessories such as a Walking and Jogging Kit can help you get started and to measure the progress you make. Noticing progress is a motivator in itself. Be aware that research found walking is by far the most popular form of physical activity among successful exercisers.
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