It seems like fitness consumers have been conditioned that we need to have goals for why we’re sweating. When most people are asked why they exercise they often provide a rote, canned response like, "to tone up and lose weight" thinking that is what an instructor or personal trainer wants to hear. Is having a specific fitness goal really necessary? This Quick Fit Tip is a discussion of fitness goals and how you can set goals that help you succeed for the long run (as in the rest of your life).

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