SMART Goals

Setting SMART Goals for

Fitness

Introduction to SMART
Goals

●SMART goals help you set clear and
achievable objectives.

●SMART stands for Specific, Measurable,
Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound.

●Using SMART goals can improve your
fitness and performance.

●Why do you think setting goals is
important?

Specific Goals

●A specific goal clearly defines what you
want to achieve.

●Example: "I want to run a mile in under 10
minutes."

●Specific goals help you focus your efforts.

●Can you think of a specific goal for your
fitness?

Measurable Goals

●Measurable goals allow you to track your progress.

●Use numbers or data to measure success, like time or distance.

●Example: "I will improve my mile time by 30 seconds."

●How will you measure your fitness progress?

Achievable Goals

●Achievable goals are realistic and
attainable.

●Consider your current fitness level and
resources.

●Example: "I will train three times a week to
improve my mile time."

●What makes a goal achievable for you?

Relevant Goals

●Relevant goals align with your interests
and needs.

●They should matter to you and fit your
lifestyle.

●Example: "Improving my mile time will help
me in soccer."

●Why is it important for your goal to be
relevant?

Time-bound Goals

●Time-bound goals have a deadline or timeframe.

●This creates urgency and helps you stay motivated.

●Example: "I will achieve my mile goal in two months."

●What timeframe will you set for your goal?

Creating Your Mile
Fitness Goal

●Use SMART criteria to set a goal for the
one-mile test.

●Consider your current time, heart rate, and
speed.

●Example: "I will run a mile in 9 minutes by
the end of the semester."

●What is your personalized mile goal?

●Write what each goal will look like for each
week for exercising using weights and the
time you plan to finish with your check in
mile time on Saturday.

Open Ended

You will be creating a fitness goal for the 1 mile test. Create a goal that requires the criteria for SMART.

Using Data for Your
Fitness Program

●Use smartwatch data to track progress.

●Data you need to include are resting heart
rates( Before and After exercise), active
heart rates (during exercise) , Speed (from
mile check-in). VO2 Max levels, Minutes
paced (mile check- ins),

●Adjust your training based on the data you
collect.

●How can data help you improve your
fitness?

Designing Your Fitness Program

●Create a weekly plan with specific exercises and goals for the
week.

●Each exercise should include weights, a timer for HIT exercises
and repetitions for each exercise.

●Add a section for stretching. It should be at least 5 to 8 minutes
of stretching.

●Rest days will be Sundays.

●Use your data to make informed adjustments.

●What activities will you include in your program?

Review and Reflect

●Regularly review your progress and adjust
goals as needed.

●Reflect on what strategies worked and
what didn’t.

●Celebrate your achievements and set new
goals.

●How will you reflect on your fitness
journey?