Have you ever decided to get fit? But then you found you really couldn’t be bothered? This often happens when you don’t set a specific goal. Without a reason to exercise, most people struggle to get started.
Heidi Howard, a 30-year-old Brisbane mum, had vague notions that she wanted to get fit and lose weight in the 18 months following her baby’s birth. It wasn’t until February this year that she created a specific goal. She decided to lose 7kg by the time she went overseas in July. She started getting out of bed at 5.30am to attend personal training and boot camp classes. She wouldn’t have done that without a firm goal in mind.
Personal trainer John McPaul from Energyzone explains, “Just having something to aim for, you increase your commitment and your desire to achieve something. You’re more likely to get results that way. And you’re more likely to make the sacrifices to achieve your goal.”
