2011 training goals The time has come to record what fitness related goals I aim to achieve throughout 2011. These are all goals which mean something to me, I know exactly why I want to achieve these and how they will benefit me. I have not set an unrealistic amount of fitness training goals that are not compatible such as put on 20kg muscle, perform 1000 push ups, run a marathon and climb mount everest. Each one of those would require a somewhat different approach and could not be trained for simultaneously. I have set realistic goals, only a few - but that is all it takes to motivate me. Now if I do get the opportunity to climb mount everest, I will quite gladly create a specific set of fitness goals to prepare me for this adventure. Heres hoping for an all expenses paid trip to Everest! 1) Keep a more organised training log. Last year although I kept records these are on scraps of paper all mixed up and do not make for the most legible of analysis. This year a note pad, dated and kept in order will be the way for me. Setting any overall performance related goals requires many smaller goals to be met or worked towards along the way. A more organised and efficient training diary, leads to less flicking through sheets of paper to find the right page when I get to the gym. This will save me a few minutes, useful for any foam rolling I need to do, and also means I get home sooner. 2) AIm for 10% improvement in strength for bench press, squat, deadlift and pull up. I have had 12 months consistent strength training since sorting my back injury out. This means I potentially have lots of progress ahead of me. 10% is a very conservative goal which should be achievable over the year. I recognise where I lacked consistency last year, I also recognise when I should have incorporated de-loading weeks within my training. This is basically planned lower intensity training sessions to prevent muscular or central nervous system fatigue. 3) Integrate some more athletic training By this I mean planned phases of training where I will work on speed, agility and quickness. I will also integrate some power training. I can structure such training early in my training sessions, as this sort of training requires one to be fresh and unfatigued. This will commence in March. I will track progress on this by some more sports performance tests, testing throughout the year. I have used such training methods with others, I am keen to make sure I integrate it into my own training now so I can reap the benefits that this brings. If it means I am quicker within my MMA sparring, and have the athletic qualities required to play other sports without feeling a wreck and getting injured than it is all worth the little extra planning. 4) Maintain my passion for learning and applying what I know In the fitness industry every professional working in this field should I feel have the desire to constantly learn more. Those who I know I am glas to say do have this desire. I spend around 5 hours per week reading on evenings - generally books, blogs, and journals. I apply what I know within the training programs I devise for myself and others. I am also aware that whatever knowledge I have that does not get applied for whatever reason soon fades away. Therefore I have to make a commitment to keep reading, learning, researching, applying and re- learning - it is a good job I enjoy what I do! I do have a few de-load weeks to rest the brain cells and eyes! 5) Continue donating money to changing faces Those who come to my circuit class every Wednesday (not for public access, so please don’t email asking when and where...unless you work in the same organisation as me) know that throughout the year some of the money I get is donated to a charity called changing faces. Updates on total amounts donated are available on www.bridgefit.co.uk I will continue with these donations as the work this charity do has a lot of personal meaning for me. Bridgeman fitness training aims to provide top quality fitness training advice, exercise information and educational resources for all fitness enthusiasts.  Expert fitness advice Related Articles 2010 Training Goals Fitness Tips for Positive Results Bridgeman Fitness Home SEARCH THIS SITE FACEBOOK