6 Actionable Tips To Achieve Your Fitness Goals In 2021
By: Khyati Jain
Tags: Fitness, Fitness Tips, Health, Productivity, Sports

I have been practicing yoga for three years now. Last year I started my yoga diploma course. All the advanced poses were part of the syllabus. Including middle split, handstand, standing splits, and some other extreme balancing poses.

I needed to perform all the extreme poses within a span of 6 months. So, I used to practice every day for 90 minutes. My yoga flow was intense and back-breaking. Motivating myself to do the same routine for 6 days a week was a challenge.

If you are new to the fitness world then you know what a struggle it is to follow a consistent workout routine. It takes a great deal of self-discipline to practice the same routine day after day until you get perfect at it.

Here are some techniques to keep you motivated to exercise so that you can achieve all your fitness goals in 2021.

Set S.M.A.R.T Goals

We make big goals on 1st January that we struggle to achieve for a few days before throwing them out in the dumpster. Most people are likely to give up their resolution by January 19. We

You need to make goals by using the S.M.A.R.T Method

S:- Specific

I want to get healthy is not a specific goal, you need to break it down as to how you are planning to achieve that goal. Maybe you need to lose weight to get healthy. But how much weight do you need to lose to get healthy?

It may be 10 pounds or 15 pounds. Set a specific goal to have a clear sight of what you want to do.

M:- Measurable

You can measure the amount of weight lost on a weighing scale, so losing a certain amount of weight is a measurable goal. Working out five times a week and walking 6000 steps daily are also measurable goals.

No matter how you measure your goal, it should be able to reflect success. accurately

A:- Attainable

You should be mindful of setting attainable and realistic goals. If you set goals that you have no power over then you will be left disappointed. You cannot get shredded six-pack abs in a week. That is an unattainable goal that will crush your fitness routine

R:- Relevant

Your goals should be aligned with your values. They should be able to transform your life for the better. They should be relevant to your journey.

Set goals that help you achieve your expected result.

T:- Time-Bound

All goals should have a window of execution. Giving yourself deadlines will help you in the timely execution of your goal. It will make you more serious about your goal.

It is easy to track a goal when you set up a time limitation on it. Time limits motivate you to push forward.

Follow the 2-Minute Rule

You need to build a habit of working out regularly to achieve all your health and fitness goals. Instilling a habit to be active every day is not as hard as everyone makes it to be.

You need to start small to become consistent with your practice. Start with a 30-minute walk rather than aiming for 10,000 steps.

Start any exercise and do it just for 2 minutes, you will not achieve your desired result in those 2 minutes but you will get motivated to follow through with your real workout. It is all about getting up from the couch to exercise.

Start small to build a foundation for bigger and better habits.

Make It A Habit To Be Active In The Morning

Morning exercise is the miracle cure you need to start your day in the right way. Morning exercise energies you for the day.

Doing a 15–20 minute workout in the morning sets you for the day, as it helps you in releasing the endorphins which result in a high.

Completing a portion of your daily workout earlier in the day will provide you motivation later in the day to smash your goal.

Embrace The Internet

There is a host of free workouts for you to try on the internet. You can find yoga, HIIT, Pilates, and many more types of workout on youtube.

There is a channel for every kind of workout, you can easily get started in fitness with the help of youtube. All you need is your phone, internet, and the will to become better.

Here is a list of top fitness influencers that you can follow in various sports.

Yoga:- Yoga with Adriene

Pilates:- blogilates

HIIT:- Pamela Rief

At-Home Workout:- Chloe Ting

Jumping Rope:- Jump Rope Dudes

Set A Specific Time To Workout

Exercising daily at the same time helps you build a routine. This routine is what you need to make working out a top-priority habit for 2021. Working out at the same time regularly helps you build an automated habit.

Working out becomes easy when you have assigned a particular time for it. You automatically close that window for any other activity. It helps you stay focused on your goal.

Maintain a Fitness Journal

Maintaining a fitness journal is one of the best tools that can help you achieve all your fitness goals. It helps you track your progress over time. You can track your progress daily, weekly, or every 15 days. It is up to you.

You can also track your rest days. Tracking your progress helps you in getting a real-time limit for achieving your goals. It encourages you to push forward.