vowing to exercise more ranks no. 1 on more lists than any other new year’s resolution , with losing weight and eating healthier not far behind. yet despite best intentions, about 80 per cent of all january resolutions are abandoned by the end of february.
ignoring the significance of time constraints, lack of motivation, unsupportive family members, financial limitations and transportation issues is short-sighted. on the flip side, it’s just as important to take into account all the factors related to success, like access to a workplace fitness program , support from a workout buddy, a flexible work schedule and past experience. the more your resolutions match your lifestyle, the better the chances of realizing your goals.
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fitness resolutions tend to land in one of three camps: outcome goals, performance goals or process goals. losing 25 pounds is an outcome goal, focusing solely on a specific result. performance goals centre on improving your personal best, like running a faster 5k, lifting a heavier weight or learning how to swim butterfly. a process goal focuses on what you need to do to achieve something, like lifting weights three times a week to improve strength, committing to one 30-minute speed workout a week or learning all four competitive strokes.
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