How do I set a realistic fitness goal?

Choose something you can measure and that does not depend on the scale, such as holding a plank for a minute, doing five push-ups, or walking up stairs without stopping. Then set a timeline of eight to twelve weeks, not a deadline for a body change.

Good goals are about what your body can do. They are also easier to stay motivated for, because you feel the progress before you see it.

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