The first step in any exercise program should be setting fitness
goals. By taking a little time to map out your goals and plan
your strategy for reaching them, you will be more successful and
feel more satisfied when you achieve them. The first thing you
should do when starting a fitness program is ask yourself some
questions that will help you figure out what your fitness goals
are. Here are some questions to get you started: - What do you
hope to get out of this fitness program? - Are your expectations
realistic? - When do you want to accomplish your goals? - How
will you measure your success as you go? - How will you reward
yourself when you achieve your goals? Take a few minutes to
think about these questions. Write down your answers and refer
to them as you go about setting your goals. What is your long-
term goal? Can it be broken into smaller steps? If you break
your long-term objective into “mini goals” that you can
accomplish more quickly, you will be more likely to stay
motivated and stick with your