Set Your Fitness Goals for 2025 | How to Maintain and Achieve Your Fitness Goals
After indulging and celebrating throughout. the Christmas period, many of us start January with the intention of transforming our bodies, and minds. But it’s often tricky to get your new fitness habits to stick. Statistically, 17% of Brits give up their New Year's resolution after just one month and only 11% last all year!
In our guide, we’ll explain everything you need to know about setting your fitness goals for 2025 and making sure they last all year!
Make sure your goals are manageable
There are three ways that people
go wrong when setting their fitness goals for the following year:
1. Expecting a dramatic transformation in a short period of time – gaining muscle and improving your fitness skills takes consistency. It’s unlikely you’ll see much difference in the mirror after your first couple of gym sessions, but sticking to a fitness plan will give lasting results in time.
2. Setting unrealistic goals – if you’re new to the gym, it might be unrealistic to adopt a fitness regime that means you’re at the gym seven days a week. Start with something manageable that can be built upon over time and remember that rest and recovery play an essential role in developing and maintaining muscle mass.
3. Unspecific goals – choosing a specific goal can help you to remain motivated. Whether it’s to complete a 5k in less than 20 minutes by June, bench press 100kg by April or get your Hyrox time down to 1 hour, you can easily measure your progress if you have a tangible goal.
Track your progress
- Don’t just rely on looking in the mirror or scales to track your progress. You can measure your success in a number of different ways.
- Use a fitness tracker – If you have a smartwatch or fitness tracker it’s easy to track your steps and ensure you’re getting the recommended 10,000 steps in every day. You can also monitor the amount of calories you’re burning and your heart rate during every workout.
- Keep a fitness journal – Use a fitness journal or app to log exercises, sets, reps and weights to track your progress. For cardio, record your distances, times and paces. This way, you’ll be able to keep track of your performance milestones. Make sure to also include how you feel after working out so you can keep note of any changes in your endurance.
- Progress photos – For those with aesthetic goals, take photos once a month to keep a visual log of your muscle tone, weight loss or posture. Make sure to wear the same outfit and keep the lighting consistent to see the most accurate results.
Hold yourself accountable (or have a hype man that does!)
It’s harder to back down on the goals you’ve set yourself if you share your goals with a friend, family member or fitness coach. Check-in with each other to ensure you’re on track, and let them know if you’re struggling to stay motivated.
Other ways of keeping yourself accountable can include joining a fitness group or club. HYROX is a great example of this. If you sign up for the HYROX competition, you’ll have a specific date to work towards, which can help you to remain focused.
To prepare for the competition, the structural aspects of HYROX mean that the training plans can ensure you stay consistent in your routine. And what’s more, the HYROX community is supportive, inclusive and friendly, helping you stay accountable whether you’re a beginner or advanced athlete.
How can Wolverson Fitness help?
Here at Wolverson Fitness, we have everything you need to start your fitness journey at home. With over 16 years of experience delivering premium-standard fitness equipment to beginners and seasoned gym-goers alike, trust us to provide you with the necessary tools (and tips) for your 2025 transformation.
Here are our top picks to help you achieve your fitness goals in 2025:
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Achieve your 2025 fitness goals
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