Do you do the same old workout everyday? Do you feel like your fitness has plateaued? Not excited about working out? If you answered yes to any of these questions, then maybe you want to set a weekly fitness goal. Recently I was feeling bored with the same old 3 mile run and my strength workout. So I added a new strength routine that has me using weights while in a plank position. It works my core, triceps, biceps, glutes, abs, and quads. In just a few weeks of doing the new exercises I feel stronger. I now alternate my running days with the strength workouts.
When you decide to set a goal pick something that is specific, like shaving 30 seconds off your next 5K race time or setting a personal record for how many push ups you can pump out. The American Council on Exercise has come up with an acronym for setting realistic goals. It is SMART and stands for specific, measurable, attainable, relevant and time-bound. The last one can help you maintain your focus by putting a time limit on what your goal is. Whatever the goal, it may help you get over that boredom you have been experiencing in the same old workouts and make you fitter and stronger.
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