Need a boost of fitness motivation?
Learn about why setting silly fitness goals could be just the thing to do.
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She fell in love with SLT as a client 4 years ago and never looked back.
author and founder of theThe Aesthetics of Joy
Jess loves empowering her clients through her athletic, energetic intensity and killer playlists in every class.
Shes someone who loves writing weekly goals and habit-setting checklists to help her celebrate small wins.
Each month, I like to pick something where I can focus on variety, she says.
[Goal-setting] gives me purpose for when I go to work out.
I know what I want to accomplish, and I know when Im done.
But a goal does not need to have a finish line or finite measure of anything.
It instead could be translated as intentions, routines, or lifestyle changes, she says.
Or, Im going to go on a bike ride until I see at least three cute dogs.
feeling if you do make it happen.
author and founder of theThe Aesthetics of Joy
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This feeling of I did it!
benefits you from a psychological standpoint, too, according to positive psychiatristSamantha Boardman, MD.
We constantly focus on whats wrong.
But less available to us is, What are our strengths?
and What are we good at?
I love fitness because its easily measurable,Jade Morning, a yoga instructor with Alo Moves.
In other words, a silly fitness goal may amount to something thatsfarfrom silly.
And thats why theyre worth doing.
Goals spice up your fitness routine, says Morning.
Theres so much power in the journey.
Pledge todance to your favorite songevery day at exactly 1 p.m.
Decide that youre going to cover every under-five-mile hike in your city.
Make up your mind to swim every weekend this summer.
Remember: These goals are additive.
Meaning, youre not subtracting anything from your life.
Instead, youre adding a joy-promoting behavior.
However, Paris does note that any target that relies on a daily commitment requires a mindful approach.
Ask yourself:Am I taking care of myself?
Am I resting enough?
confirm youre programming time into your monthly goal-setting to reflect on what youre getting out of your movement.
And whats, well, no longer fun.
How about committing to learning a new dance style each month?
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