11 Ways to Hold Yourself Accountable When It Comes to Working Out

Millions of individuals set themselves up for better health goals every year. They join a gym or begin running training for their first marathon. Unfortunately, in a month or two, most people had abandoned their goals.

As a fitness coach, I understand the need for accountability to achieve one’s goals. I’ve put up a list of 11 strategies to help you hold yourself accountable to meet your fitness goals this year.

Let’s get started!

1. Make a list of realistic and actionable goals.

New year’s resolutions are popular. The word “resolution” connotes that you must begin a significant, difficult objective on January 1st and complete it throughout the year. A long-term goal might be scary, which is why so many individuals give up before the second month.

It is more realistic to reposition your resolutions and transform them into concrete goals. It necessitates something quantifiable with a deadline. For example, if your New Year resolves to exercise frequently, you will fail. Instead, make a goal like this:

• Lose 15 pounds in two months
• Register for and run a half marathon in May
• Run a mile in under ten minutes by June

You’ll be able to follow your progress throughout the year. This provides you with an additional drive to keep going.

2. Determine why you want to make this change.

It’s critical to align your resolutions with your principles. It would help if you first comprehended why you desire to pursue these objectives in the first place. Pose the question to yourself and jot down your responses. Perhaps you’re attempting to lose weight to boost your self-esteem or live a longer, healthier life with your children. Get down to business and figure out what you want!

3. Alter Your Attitude

Most essential, you must alter your perspective. Negative self-talk such as “I can’t do it” will not hold you accountable. You’ll be doomed from the start. Positive affirmations are the first step in reframing your thinking. Begin by telling yourself, “I can do this,” or “I am doing this.”

Making a personal mission statement is a terrific way to start. This is what you’ll tell yourself when you’re on the verge of quitting. Its purpose is to encourage you to keep going while also reminding you of the broader picture.

4. Make an appointment with a coach.

Holding oneself accountable sometimes necessitates committing to someone else. Working with an online fitness coach guarantees that you will attend every session. They can help you build a unique fitness plan tailored to your specific goals using their expertise and experience. They’ll also hold you accountable.

5. Come up with a firm plan.

It’s not a strategy to sign up for a gym membership. A system is to make a calendar. You can use this to arrange your weeks to include strength training, cardio, personal training, and outdoor activities.

Be explicit about the workouts you’ll undertake and how many reps you’ll do. Don’t forget to include leisure days in your schedule. To allow your muscles to recuperate and avoid further injuries, they’re just as crucial as your workout days.

6. Incorporate Milestones Throughout the Process

Set clear milestones on your schedule. While you should have a long-term goal in mind, creating smaller objectives is also necessary. Set multiple benchmarks for yourself, such as running 1 mile in 20 minutes by February and 1 mile in 15 minutes by April if you aim to run 1 mile in 10 minutes by June. Smaller goals will make your larger goal seem more achievable and less intimidating.

7. Make a list of everything

A fitness journal can help you keep track of things like:

• Workout Reps
• Cardio Distance and Times
• Energy Levels
• Sleep Patterns
• Moods
• Nutrition and Diet.

The more clearly you can see your progress, the more likely you will hold yourself accountable for achieving your objectives.

8. Commemorate Each Achievement

A reward system is an excellent approach to holding yourself accountable for keeping your New Year’s resolutions. Choose something motivating and personal to you for each milestone you attain. It keeps you in a positive frame of mind throughout the process and makes sticking to your resolutions more enjoyable.

9. Be ready for your setbacks.

There will be various roadblocks in your route to achieving your fitness goals. Work or social obligations could be outside sources that take precedence over your training. Procrastination or a lack of enthusiasm to get out of bed for your daily run could be internal issues.

Make a note of all the possible excuses and roadblocks you might face. Then make a list of things you can do to get ahead of them.

If you don’t have enough time, arrange a session with your online strength coach to complete your workout from the comfort of your own home. Set clothes & sneakers on the floor next to your bed if you’re having trouble getting out of bed in the morning.

10. Tell a friend, family member, or coworker about it.

The more we keep our resolutions to ourselves, the less likely we will maintain them. Our ego is boosted when we tell a friend, family member, or coworker about our aspirations. We don’t want to appear like a failure or a flake. Therefore we try harder to achieve our objectives.

11. Don’t be too hard on yourself

There will undoubtedly be bumps in the road. Setting goals and holding yourself accountable isn’t about criticizing yourself if you don’t work out one day. Instead, take notes on the times you’ve fallen off the exercise wagon. What was your justification or justification? What would you have done differently if you could go back in time? In the coming days, put everything you’ve learned into practice.

In conclusion, working out is an integral part of a healthy lifestyle, but it can be hard to stay motivated. By using some or all of the tips in this article, you can hold yourself accountable and make sure that you stick to your workout routine. Holding yourself responsible for keeping your commitment doesn’t mean you have to do it all yourself.

We can be the extra support to keep you accountable, too, with the help of the coaches at The Titan Principles. We can plan your in-person or online sessions around your busy schedule and make sure you complete all of your workouts, even from the comfort of your own home. Get in touch with one of our trainers today to begin putting your commitment into action.