S<\/strong>pecific-M<\/strong>easurable-A<\/strong>ttainable-R<\/strong>elevant-T<\/strong>ime B<\/strong>ased <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Specific<\/strong>: Goals must be specific and avoid generalization or blanket statements. Specific goals address the who, what, where, why, and how to outline the purpose and\/or detailed desired outcome.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Measurable: <\/strong>Goals should have a defined objective desired outcome. Setting milestones on the way to the end result can be helpful to track progress and make sure you\u2019re moving in the right direction. Attaining incremental milestones can be a <\/strong>great motivation to stay on track to reach a lofty or future goal!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Attainable: <\/strong>Goals should be realistic. Though they may require a significant amount of work, effort, or lifestyle change, setting an attainable goal can pave the way for more future successes. Setting an unattainable goal can lead to disappointment and\/or discouragement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Relevant<\/strong>: Your goal is your goal; it should be meaningful to you! Don\u2019t set a goal for yourself to appease someone else, set a goal you truly want to achieve. Additionally, setting a goal that doesn\u2019t align with your values or long term vision for yourself most likely will lack importance and significance to you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Time-Based: <\/strong>Having an open-ended goal without a time-based commitment can lead to procrastination or the \u201cI\u2019ll start working out tomorrow\u201d attitude. Adding a realistic time frame to achieve the goal can also help with breaking down milestones at different points on your path to success. If you know where you want to be halfway or at any point towards your end goal it\u2019s easy to see if you\u2019re on track or need to relook at your strategy\/commitment. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Examples of Non-Smart Goals: Examples of SMART Goals:<\/strong> Setting a SMART goal may seem like a daunting task, but working with an exercise professional (Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Physiologist, etc.) can help you set an appropriate goal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Happy New Year! We look forward to helping you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Andrew holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from the University of Minnesota (2009) and a Master of Organizational Leadership Certificate from St. Catherine University (2016). He is accredited through the American College of Sports Medicine as a Certified Exercise Physiologist (2011). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Andrew has worked in the adaptive fitness world of neurological rehabilitation since 2009. He helped foster program growth and expansion of adaptive fitness opportunities for individuals with Spinal Cord Injury and other neurological diagnosis through Courage Kenny Rehabilitation Institute\u2019s Activity Based Locomotor Exercise (ABLE) program, part of Allina Health, establishing Minnesota\u2019s first and only Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation\u2019s NeuroRecovery Network Community Fitness and Wellness Facility. He also works as a contract installer of FES products for Restorative Therapies, Inc. providing installation, education, and training for FES home users throughout the Upper Midwest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Additionally, Andrew serves as a Board Member of Get Up Stand Up to Cure Paralysis Foundation (gusu2cure.org) a nonprofit organization in Minnesota working to unite, educate and support those dealing with Spinal Cord Injuries and to advocate for research and the restoration of function. GUSU\u2019s initiatives include advocating for SCI Research; community involvement through peer group and one-on-one peer mentoring; and promoting adaptive fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n He enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters living an active and healthy lifestyle, enjoying the outdoors through cycling, running, hiking, and gardening. When he\u2019s not outside Andy enjoys following University of Minnesota athletics, Vikings, Twins, MNUFC, Wild, Timberwolves, and Liverpool FC; listening to music; and reading.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Making a SMART resolution is the first step to a healthier you. Tis\u2019 the season for New Year’s resolutions. As we turn the calendar on a new year, many of us have the best intentions of starting fresh and committing …<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":64,"featured_media":4773,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[12,63,95,96,97,113,123,131,132,135,136,137,138,180,181,182,198,223,249,4,251,2,257,276,277,278,288,291,293,303,373,374,375],"tags":[611,1432,1615,1673,1674,1739,1798,2365,2618,2823,2829,3122,3185,3245,3447,3506,3799,3977,4018],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/strong>1) I\u2019m going to start working out more this year. (Not specific or time-based) I\u2019m going to eat healthier. (Not specific, measurable, or time-bound)
2) I\u2019m going to do an Ironman next month. (Not attainable (unless you\u2019ve already been training significantly), the <\/strong>time-based component isn\u2019t realistic)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1) I\u2019m going to run\/walk the half-marathon on June, 19th by following the XYZ 6-month training program.
2) I\u2019m going to lose 10 pounds by Valentine\u2019s day by going to the gym 3x\/week and not eating fast food.<\/p>\n\n\n\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/www.liveyourlifept.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/015FE716-6FD7-4D92-98BF-885DF2AD2F01-1024x1024.jpeg\")