MOVEMENT MOTIVATIONS
At Balance + Glo we believe in taking a sustainable approach to our wellness, creating a movement routine that is realistic, has a positive impact on your overall health, and is holistic (e.g. includes different types of movements).
We are not into quick-fixes, instead we focus on creating long-term healthy habits.
In order to drive real change, it’s important to unpick your motivations to move. Scroll down to find out more and give our ‘Movement Motivations’ activity a go.
Movement Motivations Activity
Follow our steps below, to identify your movements goals and set yourself realistic targets to support your fitness journey.
Step 1: Identify your Goals
Take 5 minutes to think about your top 3 movement goals. With each of these goals, question why you want it - do you want to move to feel stronger, fitter or more confident, improve your physical and or/mental health, get back to fitness, train for a particular event or something else?
Really think about these goals, what they look like, and why they are important to you. Once you’ve done this, write down each of the goals and pop them somewhere you will see them on a regular basis. You are more likely to meet your goal if you can see what you have to do, rather than just think what you have to do.
Example goals:
Walking/Running Goal: Walk or run a certain distance without stopping (e.g. run a 5k (3.1 miles) without walking breaks within the next three months).
Strength Training Goal: Lift a specific weight for a certain number of repetitions (e.g. use 5kg dumbbells for an overhead press for 8-10 repetitions, for 3 rounds).
Cardiovascular Fitness Goal: Increase endurance in your chosen cardio activity (e.g. be able to cycle for 20 miles without exhaustion within four months).
Consistency Goal: Establish a regular workout routine (e.g. exercise at least three times a week consistently for three months).
Tips for goal setting:
Remember, the key to setting achievable fitness goals is to make them specific, measurable, and time-bound. Start with small, realistic goals and gradually progress as you build confidence and strength. Make sure you celebrate your achievements along the way.
Step 2: Set Mini Goals
Break down each goal into weekly mini goals - these should be easy to measure, keep on top of, and importantly be achievable (whilst still challenging you). These easy to achieve goals will help boost your confidence and increase the likelihood of meeting your overall goal.
Examples of mini goals to increase strength for an overhead press:
Set a benchmark - what weight can you comfortably press overhead for 3 rounds of 8-10 reps?
Complete x 2 upper body workouts per week (members can check out our 30 minute Upper Body Strength Class with Hannah)
Complete x 1 upper body yoga flow (members can check out our 15 minute Upper Body Flow with Olivia)
Re-test the benchmark every 2 weeks
Examples of mini goals to run 5k without stopping:
Set a benchmark - how far can you run without stopping
Start Couch to 5k
Complete 1 HIIT workout per week, will help to improve cardiovascular fitness (members can check out our 15 minute Morning Energiser with Evelyn)
Complete 1 Strength workout per week, will help reduce the risk of injury (members can check out our 10 minute Glute Strength for Runners with Evelyn)
Write down you mini goals for the week and add them to your calendar. By scheduling them in you are more likely to meet them and hold yourself accountable. Importantly, however small celebrate achievement of the small goals - shout about it, tell a friend or partner, and write down how it makes you feel!
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