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Chapter 6:

The True Meaning of Empowerment for Fitness

Synopsis

People are always told to think big. Go for gold and reach for the stars. But, when it comes to fitness, you must learn a much calculated approach in order for you to attain your goals effectively. Empowerment for fitness means setting goals that are attainable and much realistic. So, how can you set your fitness goals?

The road to success in empowered fitness is not impossible to reach. The only way you can achieve success is by starting to set your goals. If you don’t know how to set goals, here are some of the best ways to do it:

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img1.png Take Your Time- When setting goals for empowering your fitness, you don’t need to rush. You can always take your time because you rule on your rules. You just need to focus for you to determine the goals that you want for your fitness.

img1.png Make Your Goals Specific- Some people think that resolutions and goals are interchangeable. But, the truth is, resolutions imply that you’re deciding something while goals are specific actions, which you want to take. For instance, the phrases “get healthy” is not specific. There are several ways for you to get healthy. This may include stopping smoking, eating the right foods, getting exercises, and so on. If you want a specific goal, you have to define exactly what you really want to do to empower your fitness.

img1.png Make Your Goals Measurable- When you are setting goals, you must know how to keep track of your progress. Making this concrete won’t only help you to stay on track, but also, this can give you motivation while reaching every step on your milestones.

img1.png Make Sure That Your Goals are Attainable- This does not mean that you need to set your bars high just to shoot for the stars. However, there are cases that people set goals that are difficult to attain, which will just lead them to discouragement and failure. This is the reason why there are many people who are giving up when reaching their goals. So, when setting goals, see to it that they are attainable in order for you to avoid anything that will just trigger you to give up.

img1.png Make Your Goals Much Realistic- If you are not a runner, running a marathon is an example of unrealistic goal. This does not mean that you can’t do one. But, if you want to see to it that your goals are something that you will achieve, you need to asses yourself today to make it more realistic.

img2.pngSet a Time Frame- Setting a time frame can also be helpful. Without setting a deadline, you won’t be motivated in doing your physical activity.

Setting goals wisely can make a difference. But, this may not mean that you will not experience failure. You still need to strive in order for you to achieve success.