You've been working out regularly for quite a while, but you're nowhere near your fitness goals. So now it's time to bring in your ultimate weapon -- your mind.

 

Rather than thinking of fitness as something mysterious that you do with your body, take an analytical¹, goal-oriented approach to making physical improvements that stick. Try these tips for creating a smart fitness plan: 

 

Define your goals. Whether it's to lose fat and gain muscle or to run a triathlon, it's vital to have a goal to work toward. Knowing where you're going makes it easier to take the right steps.

 

Get realistic. Training gains are met through consistent effort over a period of time. Don't expect dramatic, overnight results -- regardless of what exercise equipment informercials claim. Reward yourself for all the little positive steps you take and for consistently striving forward.

 

Be yourself. Work toward a goal that you can achieve with your body. Don't try to change your basic shape or to go against your own unique physical capabilities². Take an objective look at yourself, then work toward enhancing what you've got rather than trying to attain³ someone else's body.

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