PHOENIX — We’re kicking off Fitness Week with a series of stories that hope to inspire and motivate you to get physically, financially and mentally fit. To do that, I teamed up with celebrity trainer Chris Powell to lead the way and get us a jumpstart on our goals.
Maintaining your fitness goals:
Most of us have probably set fitness goals for ourselves, but it’s important that we focus on our goals and keep them in mind as we try to set and achieve them.
Powell is a celebrity trainer who has made a mark over the past two decades by helping countless people transform their lives. He has achieved a lot from his hit show “Extreme Weight Loss” to writing several books promoting physical and mental health.
Now she is busy with a new podcast, “I Needed That Podcast”, a campaign for a healthier and happier life called “Move One Million”, and an app called “The Transform App”.
12News tapped Powell’s passion and expertise about keeping up with our goals, and he said, “Just pick one small thing at a time to get 1% better every single day. And that’s how you can create long-term change.” progress can be made towards
set a smart goal
S – Specifics- Know exactly what you want to achieve
M – measurable—for example, you want to lose 10 pounds, run a 5k, or lower your cholesterol by 200
A – attainable – be realistic
R – Relevant – can you take time out of your day to make this a priority?
Tea- Time sensitive – give yourself time and a date to actually accomplish your goal
write that goal down
Powell said, “Because if you just say it and sit quietly, you are not accountable to anyone or anything, especially yourself.” Then you want to physically put that piece of paper or Post-it note with your goal on it in places that will constantly remind you to stay on track, such as on your fridge, bathroom mirror, and car.
“Again, you want to put it in strategic places where we feel triggered, because when we’re triggered, we’re in that red zone. All of a sudden, we can take a look at that. And we’re very become more.” careful about our actions,” Powell said.
get a friend
Yes it is that simple. “Get a gym buddy, a yoga buddy, or even a hiking buddy,” Powell said. Anytime you include friends on their journey, their chances of long-term success go up. growing rapidly.”
Bottom line, start small, Powell said. For example, take a walk outside for 5 minutes to walk. Then do it for 10, 15, 30 minutes. Gradually increase your goal until you reach where you want to be.
up to speed
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