Question

When writing fitness goals we encourage using the smart method. what does S-M-A-R-T stand for? Please use full sentences to explain what each letter stands for in their goals setting process. PLEASE HELP THANK YOU!!

Answer 1

Smart stands for:


Specific
Measurable
Attainable
Realistic &
Timely

Answer 2

SMART goal stands for:

Specific- make sure you specify a date you want to complete a goal. This makes the goal more specific.

Measurable- make sure that you are able to measure your goal so that you can actually tell if you’re completing the goal. For example, measuring tapes or stopwatches are good tools for measuring.

Attainable- make sure that you’re actually able to complete the goals. The goal can be challenging but it has to be do-able otherwise you will never achieve it.

Realistic/Relevant- make sure you’re setting goals that you know you will be able to do in the future. For example, a realistic goal would NOT be “I want to be famous” because as much as we want it to happen, it’s not realistic.

Timely- make sure that the goals you set can be achieved in a timely manner. Of course, we have long-term goals but you have to be working towards them in a timely manner so we’re not trying to complete them forever.


I hope this helped! :)