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How To Set Fitness Goals & Measure Your Success

How To Set Fitness Goals & Measure Your Success

It’s important to set clear fitness goals and stay committed if you want real results.

Shin Ohtake
Shin Ohtake

Fitness & Fat-Loss Coach

Here are some tips on how to set your goals and measure your success:

Tip #1: Ask yourself these questions

- What do I want to accomplish?
- When do I want to reach my goal?
- Is my goal realistic?
- What am I willing to do (or give up) to accomplish this goal?

Tip #2: Pick a regular schedule

If you can, schedule a specific time (preferably the same time) each day to workout.  This is a great way to make workouts a part of your day, just like going to work or picking up the kids from school.  By having a set time everyday to workout, you don’t feel like you have to “squeeze” it in, which often results in not doing it at all.

Tip #3: Sign a contract

Hold yourself accountable by creating a contract.  It doesn’t have to be long, but it should include all the specifics of your goal.  As with any real contract, leave a space for your signature—and don’t forget to sign on the dotted line!

Tip #4: Workout with a friend

Having a workout buddy is a great way to stay motivated - especially when you’re having an off day.  Your friend can keep you in check and you can return the favor.  Plus, it’s more fun and you can help each other out.

Tip #5: Always be prepared by having your gym bag with you

Keep your gym bag packed and with you at all times.  No more, “...but, I don’t have my stuff with me”, excuses.

Tip #6: Measure your success

  • Measure your body.  I recommend using measuring tape - not a scale.  Measuring tape is a much more accurate reading of your body’s changing shape.  Remember, muscle weighs more than fat (and looks much better).

  • Track your load progression and work performance.  Can you lift more than you did last month?  Can you perform more work in the same amount of time?

  • Evaluate your energy level.  Do your workouts make you feel more energized?

  • Ability to perform everyday tasks.  Are you finding it easier to do work around the house, chase the kids, or play extra-curricular sports?

Tip #7 : Reward yourself

Commitment isn’t always easy - especially when it comes to fitness and weight loss. Giving yourself something to look forward to is a great motivator to stay on track.  So go ahead, treat yourself.

Shin Ohtake

Creator of Max Workouts

Shin Ohtake

Creator of Max Workouts

Shin Ohtake

Creator of Max Workouts

Shin Ohtake's unconventional, no-nonsense approach to fitness & fat loss has made him the go-to source for fitness enthusiasts and trainers alike. His world-famous fitness program, Max Workouts, has transformed and reshaped the bodies of thousands of people in over 150 countries - without requiring hours in the gym.

Shin Ohtake's unconventional, no-nonsense approach to fitness & fat loss has made him the go-to source for fitness enthusiasts and trainers alike. His world-famous fitness program, Max Workouts, has transformed and reshaped the bodies of thousands of people in over 150 countries - without requiring hours in the gym.

Shin Ohtake's unconventional, no-nonsense approach to fitness & fat loss has made him the go-to source for fitness enthusiasts and trainers alike. His world-famous fitness program, Max Workouts, has transformed and reshaped the bodies of thousands of people in over 150 countries - without requiring hours in the gym.

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Ready to transform your body faster than you ever thought possible?

Discover how to super charge your workouts and accelerate your results -- getting you lean and ripped in a fraction of the time with shorter, more effective workouts.

Ready to transform your body faster than you ever thought possible?

Discover how to super charge your workouts and accelerate your results -- getting you lean and ripped in a fraction of the time with shorter, more effective workouts.