Best Laid Plans Planning Your 2026 Fitness Goals EP 286
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Jan 19, 2026 In this engaging conversation, Meg Oleander, a personal trainer and fitness coach with over 25 years of experience, shares her expert insights on achieving fitness goals. She emphasizes the importance of personalized planning and flexible workout schedules. Meg discusses common pitfalls like over-optimizing workouts and the value of setting both outcome and process goals. They also explore the significance of finding the right trainer to match individual needs and maintaining accountability for long-term success.
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Schedule Workouts As Nonnegotiable Appointments
- Block and schedule workout times in your planner just like appointments so they actually happen.
- Reserve the time, then stay flexible about what type of workout you do during that block.
Weekend Planning Ritual
- Meg uses an all-in planner and plans her week on Fridays, then leans on voice reminders during the week.
- She reviews goals monthly and edits what no longer serves her system.
Protect The Time And Pick Enjoyable Workouts
- Prioritize your workout time and treat it as worth protecting from other tasks like laundry or extra work.
- Choose activities you enjoy and break long sessions into shorter chunks to increase consistency.
