{"id":22543,"date":"2021-01-22T07:27:43","date_gmt":"2021-01-22T05:27:43","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=22543"},"modified":"2022-10-19T16:06:31","modified_gmt":"2022-10-19T14:06:31","slug":"how-to-reach-your-fitness-goals-in-2021-learn-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/how-to-reach-your-fitness-goals-in-2021-learn-more\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Reach Your Fitness Goals In 2021?  Learn more."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all set fitness goals at some point or another. It probably took you all of 5 seconds to decide that you want to lose weight in 2021 or finally run that marathon, which is great. However, progressing to the point where you achieve the goals requires a lot of forethought and effort.<\/p>\n<p>Our attempts to reach our <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/fitness-sport-management-blog\/how-to-set-up-goals-and-objectives-for-administrative-system\/\">goals<\/a> generally only become a reality around February or March, when we suddenly realise that we need to do something about it. Naturally, life has gotten in the way and the beginning of the year chaos has taken its toll \u2013 it happens to the best of us.<\/p>\n<p>This can become an incredibly frustrating process and the urge to simply give up may arise &#8211; don\u2019t! To help you through this we\u2019ll give you some tips on meeting your goals.<\/p>\n<p>Goals require commitment and to ensure that you\u2019re successful, you need to:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Jot them down<\/li>\n<li>Schedule time to work on it<\/li>\n<li>Find a workout buddy to help you stay motivated<\/li>\n<li>Monitor your progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><strong>5 Tips For Reaching Your Fitness Goals<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li>\n<h3><strong><em>It\u2019s Time To Get SMART<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>SMART goals are specific, measurable, achievable and time-bound. One of the most common reasons people are unable to meet their goals is that they aren\u2019t SMART, which means that you don\u2019t necessarily know what you\u2019re trying to do. It\u2019s all good and well to say that you want to lose weight, but that\u2019s pretty vague. There\u2019s a big difference between losing a kilogram or 10 kilograms, but they both relate to losing weight. You need to look at how much you\u2019re looking to lose and in what time frame? By setting out these specifics, you\u2019ll be one step closer to achieving your goals.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong><em>Jot Them Down<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Forgetting about our goals means that we\u2019re no longer working towards achieving them. Write down your goals and the steps to achieve it. If possible, put them up so that you can see it every day. This can become a simple reminder that your goals need to remain a priority.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong><em>Schedule Time To Work On It<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>If something is important to you, it\u2019s only logical to assume that you\u2019ll make time for it. If you\u2019re unsure about how much time you have to work on your goals, track your activity for a week. Take note of what you do and the time it takes, and how you can better manage your time. Clear out unnecessary activities and slot in a few minutes a day to focus on your goal.<\/p>\n<h3><strong><em><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-22544 size-shop_single\" src=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SLP_6469-copy.jpg\" alt=\"Trifocus Fitness Academy - fitness goals\" width=\"600\" height=\"452\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SLP_6469-copy.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SLP_6469-copy-scaled-600x452.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SLP_6469-copy.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SLP_6469-copy.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/SLP_6469-copy-scaled.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong><em>Find A Workout Buddy To Help With Keeping You Motivated<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Sharing your goal with the people in your life can help you develop a support system. They\u2019ll check in on your progress, celebrate your victories and help to get you back on track if you stray. By involving people, you\u2019ll have someone working towards a similar goal to keep you motivated and help you stay accountable for your actions. It also becomes a lot harder to give up when you have someone else following your journey and looking to achieve the same goal.<\/p>\n<ol start=\"5\">\n<li>\n<h3><strong><em>Monitor Your Progress<\/em><\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Tracking your goals and the steps taken towards achieving them makes you accountable. It also shows you where you\u2019re excelling and where you\u2019re lacking. This can be done by keeping a journey or downloading an app that\u2019s been designed to track your progress.<\/p>\n<p>Your fitness goals are exactly that, yours. You determine how much effort goes into achieving your goals and you are in charge of your success.<\/p>\n<h2><a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n<p>If you are keen to discover more information about staying fit and healthy, you need to do our Personal Training Diploma. For more information, please follow this <a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/national-diploma-of-personal-training\/\">link<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/courses\/national-diploma-of-personal-training\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-19973 size-shop_single\" src=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg\" alt=\"Trifocus Fitness Academy- Personal Trainer\" width=\"600\" height=\"96\" srcset=\"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 300w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 768w, https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/footer1-1.jpg 1250w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"NATIONAL DIPLOMA OF PERSONAL TRAINING - Trifocus Fitness Academy\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/5y8hCGEwFlE?feature=oembed&#038;enablejsapi=1&#038;origin=https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We\u2019ve all set fitness goals at some point or another. It probably took you all of 5 seconds to decide that you want to lose weight in 2021 or finally run that marathon, which is great. However, progressing to the point where you achieve the goals requires a lot of forethought and effort. 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