You can't miss it--it's right around the corner when you walk in. We have an entire wall dedicated to yearly goals.
It's important to set goals for yourself, because they help you to progress. If you have a goal in mind, then there is a reason for lifting a little bit heavier, trying to run a bit faster, and pushing yourself to finish the metcon strong.
Without a goal, fitness will happen; with a goal, fitness will happen faster, and you will probably surpass the goal and have to write a new one. (yes!)
The best way to write a goal is to ensure it is SMART:
Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Relevant, and
Time sensitive.
On the board, we don't usually write the whole sentence down, "By the end of this year, I will x,y, and z." Most folks write their name, and then underneath it, write things like:
200# deadlift
1 T2B
4 strict pull ups
or something else. Some folks write about recovering from an injury. Some folks have written "good vibes," because the goal setting wasn't their jam.
Even when we just write a total for a particular lift, it's a SMART goal because it is specific (deadlift), measurable (can measure the pounds), attainable (others have done it so why not you), relevant to your gym attendance (duh), and because it's a yearly goal, it's time-sensitive (by the end of 2024).
Give your goals for 2024 some thought, and when the board is erased, have a little note on your phone, ready to write it on the board. If you need help, ask another athlete in the gym what they wrote; they will be happy to share their goal and why; it's written on the board for all to see!
In this way, we can also keep each other accountable--ask your friend about their goal during the workout, to help keep them motivated! Our community is strong, which is another great reason to lift in a women's gym. Women who lift support each other!
Check on your goals--how close are you?
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