Friday Fitness: Defining Your 2013 Fitness Goal

As we approach the beginning of 2013, I want to encourage all of you to brainstorm and clarify your fitness goal(s) for the upcoming year.  As you start to define these personal fitness goal(s) be sure to use the SMART principle so goals become Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Timely—leading to positive behavior change. 

The video below is worth watching every minute.  DJ Gregory had a specific goal in 2008: to walk every PGA tour event.  His story is unique, but his message is clear… go after your dreams.



A few inspirational quotes to post somewhere visible or to keep in your gym bag, wallet or desk:

“If you fail to prepare, you’re prepared to fail.”  –Mark Spitz, USA gold medalist in swimming

“I am building a fire, and every day I train, I add more fuel.  At just the right moment, I light the match.”
–Mia Hamm, gold medalist in women’s soccer

 “As simple as it sounds, we all must try to be the best person we can: by making the best choices, by making the most of the talents we’ve been given.” –Mary Lou Retton, US gold medalist in gymnastics

Feel free to share some of you favorite motivational quotes in the comments section.