How to set a beginner fitness goal to improve your health and self confidence.

Setting smart fitness goals for a beginner is so important, especially as a mom. Setting attainable fitness goals from the very beginning can often be the thing that sets you up for success. 

Whenever you work with a trainer, the goal should be to set goals that are challenging, realistic, and help you feel your best. If you shoot too low, you will typically get bored but if you shoot too high then statistically speaking, you will potentially give up.

You deserve the best so let's get it!

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Hi! I'm Christine- your trainer!

As your trainer, all I want is for you to succeed- and you will, with setting a plan using the SMART Goal template. I use this for all of my clients and I want to encourage you to try it out as well. 
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Curious about implementing a SMART fitness goal into your health? Keep Reading...

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First, Let's Establish what Type of Goal you Want to Set

Two Types of Healthy Goals

There are two types of goals: process and Product goals.

When you are setting your goals, there are two ways of setting those goals. The first, is a goal through the process. This goal type tends to be more beneficial because this goal focuses on more elements that you can control. 

An example of a process goal is something like ‘I want to work out for 30 minutes 4 times a week for the month of March.” This type of goal is easy to do and can be done by scheduling time for yourself and following a plan like Mama’s Muscles - a workout program that I designed for Moms with 4 weeks of workouts that are quick and efficient to help you meet your goals.

A process type of goal is easier to track and know when you have been successful.

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Setting Goals so that you can play with your kids is my favorite type of goal

The other type of goal is a product goal, which is where you are focused on the product at the end.

A great example of a product goal can be ‘I want to be the mom with a six pack’ or ‘I want to be able to run a 5k without stopping’. 

A process goal is hard to celebrate along the way and stay motivated, but can be extremely rewarding once you have completed the goal.  

Both product and process goals are great for helping you be successful in your journey to setting a fitness goal. 

Whether you choose a process goal or a product goal, both should be as detailed as possible through the SMART Goal Method.

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The Method I use to Set Goals so that my Clients are Successful

What is a SMART goal?

In short, SMART is an acronym that stands for:


S- specific
M- measurable
A- attainable
R- realistic
T- timely


This sounds simple enough, but it can get a little confusing when you begin creating your fitness goal.


Let me break it down for you

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Specific Goals
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Specific Fitness Goals are clear and concise. Let's use the goal of wanting to get into the habit of working out again. That goal is clear, but not concise enough.


To make it more specific, you can choose a workout program like Mama’s Muscles to get the ball rolling. Especially since I designed this workout program for beginner workouts for moms, this is a great program. 


So now your new goal is to do all four workouts a week from the Mama’s Muscles program for the next 4 weeks. That’s specific!

Set Goals that are Easily Measurable so you know when to Celebrate!

Measurable Goals

Measurable goals are completed by having concrete evidence that your goal was completed. 


Marking on a calendar, for example, is an excellent way to mark when you did the workouts for the month and if you were able to achieve the original goal of working out four times a week for four weeks through the Mama’s Muscles Program.

Be Smart about your goals- Set yourself up for success!

Attainable Goals
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Attainable Goals are ones that are possible to achieve. With fitness goals, some clients have the idea to reach for the stars and create goals that are unrealistic with their lifestyle. 


For example, I have three young children which I carried with my own body. While that is wonderful, it has taken my workouts from several hours a day to several minutes a day. I have to set goals that are attainable, which means quick, effective workouts. 


Moms need workouts that are quick, effective, and can be done with young kids around. Life is hard enough! Don’t over complicate your workouts too. Keep them simple, effective, and attainable.

Set Realistic Goals to help you succeed

Realistic Goals

Realistic Goals are goals that have an objective to succeed. 

In going with our current example, having a goal of completing all four workouts for four weeks with the Mama’s Muscles program is completely possible for you Mama. 

The workouts in this program are no more than 20 minutes and they will make you sweat! You will definitely notice a slimmer waistline, more endurance, and more energy with a realistic goal like this one. 

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Set SMART goals and Crush them!

Timely Goals

Timely Goals are ones that are set to be completed by a specific time with a clear start and end date. 


Which is why I created a program like Mama’s Muscles! For any mom (especially you!), completing all four weeks of Mama’s Muscles is incredible. To focus on doing all four workouts each week for all four weeks will help you on your way to a better you by the end of the month!

Mama's Muscles

Mama's Muscle's is an at home, 4 week exercise program designed for moms.

All workouts are quick, efficient and are perfect for helping you get into healthier habits for the year.

Everything here is designed for real moms, by an actual mom of 3.

You deserve this, Mama!

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Common Goals that I Constantly Encourage with my Clients

Any goal can be a SMART goal. 

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Shoot, choosing to shower can be a goal (especially in motherhood!). Here are four goals that I work with my clients on as well as a free printable planner to help you succeed for the entire week!

Goal one: Increase your Water Intake

That’s right mama, drink up! 

Water keeps you feeling happy, your skin clear, and your mind more productive.

I love drinking water and encouraging my kids to join me (it does increase energy and help stop tantrums) but sometimes it can be hard to encourage them to drink enough water. 

To help, I made this water challenge for them and they LOVED it. It was so great that I made it free for you all (because you know that I always have your back).

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Goal Two: Eat Real Food
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When we eat fake, processed food, it’s like when your kid puts a toothpick in the battery compartment of their toy robot and expects it to work. But it won’t, because that toothpick isn’t the right energy source. 

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Like the robot, our bodies need the correct energy source of nutritious food. Eat an apple, some carrots, anything from the earth and watch your energy (and productivity) soar!

Lets Workout together!

Goal Three: Get moving

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We were meant to move! I know it can seem challenging to make the time for it, but it is SO worth it. I work with moms to help them begin their fitness journey and I want to help you too! 

Every Monday at noon, I have a free 20 minute workout for moms- join me next week! @healthymama.happymama

Writing down your goals will help you succeed!

Goal Four: Make a To Do List Every Morning ​

When I know what needs to be done and I don’t write it down, the tasks feel so burdensome. I started taking the time in the morning to write down those heavy things I needed to complete. Whether it’s to write a new blog post, cook that bag of dried beans, or take a shower. If it’s important, it goes on the list! 


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Final thoughts on creating fitness goals for your health

Establishing a fitness goal for a beginner workout plan doesn't need to be difficult. Apply the SMART goal aspects into your goal planning and your chances of succeeding are MUCH higher.

You deserve to feel your best- set your goals, use this weekly planner and let me know how I can help you succeed. 

You got this, Mama. 

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