Introduction 
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Step Five: Set realistic goals
Sample Goals
Here are some examples of behavioral and performance-oriented goals:
- work up to exercising for 30 minutes, 5 days per week
 - perform strength training activities 3 times per week
 - make it all the way through an 45 minute video without stopping
 - be able to lift 5 pound dumbells with good form on bicep curls
 - work up to using a 6 inch step bench
 - learn all the steps in (insert video name here).
 - be able to walk 3 miles briskly without stopping
 - gain enough flexibility to touch my toes
 - drink 64 oz. of water every day
 - build enough upper body strength to do 10 pushups
 - be able to get through an intermediate-level video by my birthday
 - be able to carry those 20 pound bags of cat food to the car by myself
  
These are just examples--your list may be very different. So, how do you determine what goals are realistic and productive for you? Read on...
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