A healthy and fit body is everyone’s goal, and it’s still not too late to start your fitness journey, but being consistent can sometimes be hard to achieve and maintain. 

Whatever fitness goals you may have, consider what fits your lifestyle. Consult with a doctor or any healthcare professional first to know what’s best for your health. In this blog, we are going to give you 7 fitness goal suggestions for the new year that anyone can do to achieve a better and healthier lifestyle. Let’s get started!

When creating a list of your fitness goals for this year, you don’t have to exaggerate everything. A simple walk regularly can be a great start to a healthier lifestyle, as it has been proven to lengthen life. You can see the results in just two weeks if you do it consistently. It can help you to decrease blood pressure for stronger muscles, improve your mood, build stronger bones, improve immunity and heart health, improve sleep, and lose weight.

Do not forget to strengthen your upper body! A simple act of carrying groceries, lifting heavy things at home, and carrying your kids can improve your upper body strength. Do not hesitate to lift things with caution, as it can improve your body's strength.

One of the body-lifting activities that you can do is weightlifting if you want to achieve your fitness goals for this year. This can increase your body mass, strengthen your bones, and improve your flexibility. It will also help you to avoid symptoms of chronic conditions, such as back pain, obesity, arthritis, heart disease, and many more.

If you are new to weightlifting, one of the best ways is to start light and add more weight over time. You can add squats and deadlifts to your workout as these can be a great start to strengthen your muscles before you do weightlifting. 

Having a strong core is needed if you want to fully build your stability, posture, and decrease your lower back pain. Include in your fitness goal list daily push-ups or squats, side planks, double side bends, and leg raises to strengthen your core.

Cardiorespiratory fitness refers to the efficiency of your circulatory and respiratory systems in delivering oxygen to your muscles during physical activities. To boost your heart's strength, strengthen respiratory muscles, lower cholesterol levels, and improve blood pressure, it's essential to enhance your cardiorespiratory endurance. You don't necessarily have to dedicate extensive hours to treadmill sessions or gym workouts; instead, consider incorporating regular activities like jumping jacks, push-ups, and high knees into your home routine as effective alternatives.

Lack of stretching plays a major role in decreasing one’s flexibility. A simple, regular stretch, even in the morning, can give your muscles a wide range of motion. It will enhance your physical activity performance, decrease the risk of injuries, help all your joints move, improve muscle blood flow, and much more.

If you want to be fit this year, meditating is important. Engaging in regular meditation can enhance both mental and physical tranquility. It will also help you to decrease your blood pressure and avoid depression and anxiety. You can meditate for at least 5 minutes every day and try these tips at home:

1) Find a seat
Make sure that your surroundings are quiet so you won’t get distracted.

2) Set a time limit
Set an alarm and choose a short time to meditate such as five to ten minutes.

3) Pay attention to your body
Make sure you are stable and in a position that you can stay in for a while.

4) Feel your breathe
Inhale and exhale.

5) Keep your mind calm
Don't be distracted by your thoughts, keep a peaceful mind and calm yourself.

Everyday is a chance for us to improve our health and lifestyle, but we have to sincerely focus and sacrifice a lot of things to achieve it. Whether you're into any activity like volleyball, basketball, cricket, soccer, tennis, swimming, or you’re a fitness enthusiast, get your sports equipment and accessories ready at Shawl Sports and make these fitness goals turn into reality!

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