Today's Workout

5-5-5-5-5 Shoulder Press

Then Reverse Tabata interval "L" Sits

"Nothing is impossible. You are only limited by fear and even that you can overcome" Seth Morrison, Pro Skier and Badass (seriously watch this video)

Its easy to look at professional athletes who are strong and agile (or jumping off 80 foot cliffs and throwing rodeo 720s seriously watch the video…) and think "I wish I was that talented." The truth is there is no difference between talent and the product of hard work and practice, everyone has to start somewhere. Goal setting is a skill that can help you achieve "talent." Goals are important to push your athletic progress. Setting goals, for both the short term and long term, will give you extra inspiration and drive in your workouts. There is nothing quite like achieving something you have been working hard to realize. Initially your goals can be as simple as learning all the motions we perform and becoming comfortable with them. A common goal, for example, is getting that first unassisted pull-up (which also happens to be one of my favorite moments to witness). As you progress using realistic goals will ensure that you continue to see increases in fitness. This is another reason we record all of our workout data as it makes it easy to look back at previous scores and weights and help decide what to shoot for on the next attempt. Whether you train for a sport or profession, or just for the purpose of increased wellness; setting and achieving goals will keep you engaged and excited for that next opportunity to achieve something you haven't before, and quite possibly something you once thought was impossible. 

Here are some tips to help you set some goals for yourself:

• Set realistic goals, at least in the short term. Use the long term for lofty goals.
• • Don't try to add 300lbs to your back squat in a month. This stuff takes time, but adding to your previous max each time is definitely an excellent goal, and the accumulation of additions may well total 300lbs in the long term.
• Make goals measurable and specific.
• • Good: "I will get 3 linked pull-ups by the end of the month"
  • Not so good: "I will get better at pull-ups" 
• Listen to your instincts.
• • Chances are if you have a feeling deep down that you can do something, you can. Go for it.
• Stay positive.
• • No one can constantly PR even if you are giving it your all. Failed attempts are part of the journey and will fuel your drive for the next time around. 
• Write your goals down in your workout logs to ensure that you remember them and that you hold yourself accountable to complete them. 
• Share your goals with the rest of us.
• • Part of the beauty of being a member of this community is that we are all here to support you and help you to achieve anything you put your mind to.

Please take some time to make a few goals, whether fitness related or not, and share them in the comments section.