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SMART Goals

HE A LTH EDUC A TION H E A L T H 1 0 0 V E R S I O N 3 / Adding Physical Activity to Your Life

"The first step to implementing a fitness program is to identify your goals. As discussed in earlier chapters, goals should be specific, measurable, action-oriented, realistic and time-bound (SMART). Progress can be difficult to track if goals are vague and open-ended, such as “I will exercise more.” Here is an example of a SMART goal for fitness: Specific: “I will walk for 30 minutes a day 3–5 days per week”; Measurable: “I will improve my resting heart rate over the next month”; Action-Oriented: “I will research walking routes around my home and campus”; Realistic: “I will increase my walking to 45 minutes per day in one month”; Time Bound: “I will try this walking program for one month and then reassess my goals.” You can also make a SMART Goal in one statement, such as “I will walk for 30 minutes 3–5 days per week for the next month in order to improve my resting heart rate.”"

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