THE FITNESS EXPERTS Fitness Goals For 2024

Inscribed on the cover of a journal that sits on my desk, is the quote, "Make a plan, you'll feel better!" It is true; I do feel better when I have a plan.

- Charlene Bazarian

Looking ahead to a fresh new year, your own plan may include the quintessential resolutions: get in shape, work out and lose weight. Perhaps fitness goals were on your list last year, or the year before, r for as long as you can remember.

So how can you shift your goals from hopes to reality this year? Having embraced a fit lifestyle and finally losing nearly 100 lbs. myself, I can share that one of the first things to do is to tell yourself that it is okay to take your 100th first step. Success rarely comes on the first try. If you're tired of setting fitness goals in January only to abandon them in February, here are some tips from top fitness experts to help!

Jari Love, a certified personal trainer and creator of popular and critically acclaimed Get RIPPED!™ full body workout system, and winner of the prestigious award of one of Canada's Top Fitness Instructors of 2021 and 2022 by IMPACT Magazine shared her top three tips to improve your fitness level and be intentional with your goal setting in the new year:

 1- In 2024, focus on making fitness a lifestyle, not just a resolution. Consistency is the key to success. Set realistic goals, commit to those goals and be mindful to celebrate the small victories along the way.

2- Revitalize your cardiovascular health in 2024 by embracing diverse cardio activities. Mix high-intensity intervals with steady-state cardio, and don't forget the joy of outdoor activities. Make your heart pound and let the rhythm of fitness elevate your well-being.

3- Elevate your strength training game in the new year. Progressive overload, proper form, and variety in your workouts will be your allies. Aim to increase your strength gradually and enjoy the empowering journey of building a resilient body.