Fitness and health goals can be intimidatingly ambitious; yet it’s easy to let them fall by the wayside when life gets in the way. You might find fitness too challenging or lack time in your schedule – this all too familiar story should resonate.
Change can be challenging and many of our clients understandably have legitimate reasons for being busy and pulled in multiple directions.)
Accountability in fitness can help keep you on the path toward reaching your goals despite living an active life.
Here’s how it works and how to take advantage of it.
What Is Accountability for Fitness Goals? Accountability is at the core of realizing your fitness aspirations goals.
Being responsible means taking the initiative and being in control of what you consume, how often you exercise, and your overall lifestyle choices.
No matter what your goals may be – such as weight loss, diet changes, or training for an event – accountability will help ensure you make progress towards meeting them.
Some might interpret accountability as being bound by rules you don’t want to follow, but that isn’t quite accurate. Accountability refers to taking personal responsibility for actions taken within one’s ability or control – whether or not those decisions were voluntary.
Instead, accountability can help you make positive changes that feel right and align with your values and goals.
Social accountability–whether with a partner, coach or online community–can be one of the most motivating forms of accountability. By having people you report to who are there to support and push you in your pursuits, a sense of being “all in this together” emerges that can be immensely encouraging and motivating.
Accountability should not be seen as something negative; rather, it should serve to acknowledge your efforts and attempts at improvement.
Why is Accountability Necessary for My Fitness Routine? Holding yourself accountable, whether to a group or an individual, taps into social expectations.
Consider the role of a personal trainer or health coach: they provide systems and frameworks for setting goals, developing action plans, tracking progress and holding you accountable towards reaching long-term fitness goals.
