Next week being TEST week I thought there is no better time to re-evaluate, set and plan some goals for the remainder of 2016 and moving on into 2017. I attached both these articles to our monthly newsletter but if you missed them make sure to have a read as there are some great tips and strategies on how to set successful health and fitness goals. (See below)
"Goal setting is an incredibly important task but is not widely used. Goal setting is incredibly effective and can provide clarity and focus not only for the future, but also for the present. The process provides structure and direction when working towards a stated purpose.  Goal setting also provides motivation and can help you organize your time and resources so that you can make the most of your efforts. I recently read this statement on a blog and thought it reflected the true essence of goal setting: “Set goals that yield a positive effect on your life whenever you think about them, long before the final outcome is actually achieved.  Treat goal-setting as a way to enhance your present reality, not as a way to control the future.”"
​For me I will continue to work on my overall strength, however I will start working on building on my engine again through adding more rowing into my program. I have tested my 2km Row time and will use this as my benchmark, my goal is sub 7:00 (currently 7:11.1) During test week I will also test my 1RM's, assess my weaknesses, and then plan different strategies to eliminate these and then hit some heavy squat goals!! Ultimately I'm aiming for a 170kg Back Squat and 150kg Front Squat by the end of 2016.
​If you need help writing your goals and planning strategies to help move towards them here is a great Goal Setting Worksheet that you can print off and fill in, then using what you have written the coaches at BIOCF can help point you in the right direction.

Cheers,
​Coach Jared

https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/blog/tips-for-successful-goal-setting-and-achievement/

https://www.crossfitinvictus.com/blog/s-m-a-r-t-goal-setting/