Goals
Weight loss, Tone-up, Getting Leaner, Stronger, Bigger and
Fitter are goals that I hear every time I meet a new client. My first response
to that is COOL!! But here is the issue with these so called goals. They are too
GENERAL.
1)
Weight loss – simple, hit the treadmill for 50
minutes and goal achieved. Only have breakfast for the day and goal achieved,
buy laxatives and sit on the toilet BOOM!!! Weight loss.
2)
Tone-up – Tone up what? Ok do the Jane Fonda
Step work-out and you will create some muscle not much but some, goal achieved.
3)
Stronger – do the same movement every day with
more reps and GUESS what you’re stronger in that movement.
So every trainer in the world can achieve all your goals
with a basic workout with no effort or taught behind it.
You need to be aware that changing your body or completing a
fitness goal is not easy. I’m not going to sugar coat it because too many
trainers and coaches will have you believe that it can be done with ease.
Nothing worth having comes easy, if you disagree ask your mother about the 9
months she carried you and the birthing process…..
The magic pill, the new abdominal machine (which gives you
the best body and a tan for 6 minutes a day) the dance class held at the local
gym or my personal favourite, the super amazing 2 shakes a day and one meal
diet. Eat nothing and lose weight (don’t forget you will be extremely
irritable, tired, lack of metal focus and yes your friend will hate being
around you)
So when setting your goals you need to follow these simple
rules
1)
What is the main Goal?
2)
How much time per week are you willing to commit
to this goal?
3)
What time frame do you want to set?
4)
Are you willing to change your lifestyle?
5)
Are you going to make the right eating changes?
6)
Do you have the right support from friends/family?
7)
Do you have a trainer with the correct knowledge
for you to learn how to achieve your goal?
Most people need help with their training goals, hell I have
had coaches for the last 5 years and will continue to get help with my
training. You need to be accountable for your goals and having someone there to
hold you accountable is one of the best ways to achieve your goals.
Here is a list of my goals for the next 12 months.
This
won’t be easy but I will set the targets and time frames for each one. I will write down every training session that
I do. Record how good or bad it went. Am I getting enough sleep and eating the right food? All these things count
and need to be recorded in order for you to progress and accomplish you Goals.
Good Luck with your GOALS.
