goals

It happens before every summer, and every new year: people will make resolutions to lose weight, eat right, and get healthy. Unfortunately, up to 88% of people fall through on their goals in record time. So how can we make our personal goals stick, and avoid the usual pitfalls? Here are a few...

A lot of people are never going to get to where they want to be because they spend all of their time complaining about where they are. "I'm so fat but I don't want to train today because it is too hot outside." "I'm so skinny but I don't want to squat today because it is too cold outside."...

Staring down the barrel of 40-plus years of age brings along some feared and often misconstrued visions of hurt joints, bad backs and deflated fitness goals. “It’s time to accept the fact that you’re getting older and can’t do what you’ve always done in the gym,” says the little old man on your...

So you are ready to take that leap. Today is the day you are ready for the new you. You have used the slogan "I will start on Monday" one too many times, and for whatever the reason, you made the decision that today is game time. No more waiting until Monday; it starts right now! It makes no...

Setting goals is the first step in accomplishing any major task. However, depending on what type of goals you set, you could already be setting yourself up for disappointment. Here are a few things I like to keep in mind when setting fitness (or really, any) goals. Reach your goals with these...

Everywhere I look, I see training information geared towards the hardcore. There’s nothing wrong with this – we all need motivation. The problem comes when examining the population of people who are actually reading and taking this information to heart. 9 times out of 10, they’re novice...

Living a fitness-based lifestyle can be incredible. There are many people that can attest to this. Sometimes life gets in the way, and an extended absence from the gym or weight room is necessary. Injuries, illness, business, or burnout could all be factors that result in us taking time to...

How to Start Eating Healthy (And Actually Stick to It) written by JAMES CLEAR HEALTHY EATING MINIMALISM Most people would like to eat healthy on a consistent basis. And even if you already eat healthy most of the time, it's likely that you could do a better job of staying on target. The benefits...

How to Stay Focused When You Get Bored Working Toward Your Goals written by JAMES CLEAR FOCUS GRIT HABITS STRENGTH TRAINING This article is an excerpt from Atomic Habits, my New York Times bestselling book. We all have goals and dreams, but it can be difficult to stay focused and stick with...

1. Write Down Specific Goals For The Year Nobody progresses in their workouts without goal setting, but having a vague goal like "I want to look jacked" leads to zero results. The key to goal setting is to be specific. Do you want to gain 10 pounds of lean muscle mass? Add an inch to your arms...

Whether you’re just starting out on your fitness journey or you’re a seasoned gym veteran, you have goals. No two people necessarily have the same starting point, and your programming should reflect that. You may want to look better, feel better, and be stronger, but what that means to you and...

Personal trainers, physicians, nutritionists and health gurus might disagree about the route you should take toward optimal fitness and meals, but they concur on one thing: You need to give a new plan time to work. But how much time should you keep putting in if you’re not seeing the results...

Each new year brings resolutions focused heavily around losing weight and eating healthier. But each February sees the majority of them end. To keep your motivation strong, here are a few secrets to setting goals in a way that helps you keep your commitments: 1 SET A NEW ‘WHY’ When you set a...

Breaking through a weight-loss plateau to reach your goal and ultimately shift your focus to weight maintenance can be a major challenge for anyone trying to lose weight. While you can create healthy habits to lose those last few pounds — like changing your workout routine and incorporating new...

So, you have fitness goals and want results — but need help. This is where hiring a personal trainer can bridge that gap. Whether you’re looking to nail a one-rep max, drop a few sizes, get ready for competition, or just needing to ramp up your current fitness routine, utilizing a personal...

Whether you’re just beginning your weight-loss journey or struggling to lose those last few pounds, keeping your motivation up starts to become a struggle. “While you might think you just need to magically summon more willpower, in reality, it’s normal to sink into old habits when you’re tired...

Discipline, willpower, motivation — these are all great to have when you’re focusing on building healthy habits, but they don’t come out of nowhere. Although you might feel an initial rush of willpower when you start on a path of better nutrition and exercise, it’s vital to build your reserves...

Setting a goal to lose weight and improve your nutrition habits is a great first step in the journey to getting healthier. Still, it’s fair to acknowledge losing weight comes with challenges. Maybe it’s rethinking less nutrient-dense foods (i.e., overindulging in french fries or chips) and...

The new year is a great time to check-in with your goals and set new ones, but it’s important to remember you can make small changes to improve healthy habits, create (and reassess) goals any time of the year. If you’re looking to lose weight, these expert-approved tips will help you avoid...

Willpower doesn’t always have the best reputation. Many times, people use the term as shorthand for white-knuckling their way through a situation that often includes some type of deprivation. You steel yourself to avoid eating dessert, for example, or sticking to your fitness goals. The problem...