How To Smash Your Fitness Goals In 2022

Ready to have your fittest year yet? Get ready, grab a smoothie as superstar Jillian Michaels shares her motivation and mindset secrets for success.

Jillian is a wonder-woman - she's an acclaimed fitness trainer, author, television personality, and entrepreneur. For over two decades, she has helped thousands of men and women become the best version of themselves. Her fitness DVD has sold over a million copies and her app - The Fitness App - is the top-rated wellness app on both App Store and Google Play.

So what does Jillian think when it comes to smashing goals this year. Let's find out. Any advice from this wonder-woman is gold dust, so take it all in.

 

Is the New Year really a good time for setting new goals?

Jillian thinks every moment is a chance to start fresh. "Every single second provides a fresh opportunity to make better choices for yourself. However new year is definitely a catalyst for change in that it helps to provide a psychological clean slate." And it's true. Our psychology plays a huge part in both setting and smashing goals. A new year is a new beginning for most of us. So, once you detox the wine and cosmos after the Holidays, sit down with a clear head and list your priorities.

How do you break down your list of goals for success?

Jillian recommends a goal pyramid. This means you place the long-term goal at the top of the pyramid. So, if you wanted to lose 30 lbs this year, put that on top, and then break it down into monthly goals. Also what she's implying here, is that we need to start with baby steps. If you plan to master the complete Vinyasa flow by the end of the year - start with beginner's lessons and no more than 10 minutes a day. Break your goals into digestible chunks.

Live Mindfully

Now if you really wanna smash your goals this year, then start to live mindfully. The term mindfulness is ruthlessly overused in the modern lexicon and has lost its true meaning. If you really want to cement your intention of achieving your goals, then spend at least 5-10 minutes a day meditating. This brings out the dormant power within you. Meditation will help to remove distractions and help you focus on your goals.

Mindfulness And Eye Massager

If you're new to meditation, an eye massager is a great tool to help you on your mindfulness journey. These eye massagers that resemble an AR headset are great for anyone who spends long hours staring at screens. The best eye massager, Vortix comes with inbuilt meditative tunes that can help you relax into a meditative state while gently massaging the area around your eyes with warm compression.

 

Top tips for people who have struggled with fitness goals in the past

According to Jillian, consistency is the key. "Arguably the most - or one of the most - important components with anything in life is consistency, especially with health and fitness-related goals." And the secret to consistency is to form small habits - one at a time.
So, there you have it. Baby steps, laser focus, powerful intention, and consistency. That's really all you need to smash your goals this year.