Setting Real Goals for 2026

Cut the Noise, Build the Habit: Your 2026 Goal Strategy

Real goals matter. Not the “New Year, new me” hype, not the vague promises to yourself, but goals that actually mean something and move you forward. When your goals are specific, realistic and tied to your current abilities, you give yourself a genuine chance to grow, in and out of the gym.

Maybe it’s adding 5kg to your back squat, improving your conditioning with two extra classes a week, taking 10 minutes a day for mental reset or tightening up your nutrition by prepping lunches instead of winging it. Real goals create real progress.

At Feel Good, we’re here to help you set goals that stick and build habits that last.

Our Goals Board has been wiped clean and we’re starting fresh. We want every member to choose three goals for 2026, but they need to be achievable, measurable and aligned with where you are right now.

Here are 5 steps we want you to follow to help you set goals that actually happen in the new year.

1. CHOOSE GOALS YOU’RE CLOSE TO, NOT MILES AWAY FROM

A good goal stretches you, but it shouldn’t break you.

Want a muscle-up? You should already have:

• Strong, consistent strict pull-ups

• Solid ring dips

• Good control under fatigue

If you’re not there yet, your goal becomes:

“5 unbroken strict pull-ups” or “5 unassisted ring dips”.

Want a double bodyweight deadlift but you’re 40kg off?

Your goal becomes:

“Add 10–15kg to my deadlift.”

This isn’t lowering the bar. It’s setting yourself up to win and keep motivation high!

2. GIVE YOUR GOAL A TIME FRAME

A goal only becomes real when you attach a deadline to it. When you write your goals on the board, we want you to include the timeframe right next to each goal.

This keeps you focused, accountable and clear on what you’re working toward.

Think of it like this:

• Short-term (4–6 weeks)

• Mid-term (3 months)

• Long-term (6–12 months)

And then write it exactly like this on the board:

“5 strict pull-ups - April”

“Back squat 80kg - June”

“Attend 4 classes a week for the next 6 weeks”

“Walk 30 minutes daily for January”

Putting the timeframe on the board makes your goal visible, specific, and trackable and it gives you a clear target to chase.

3. MAKE YOUR GOAL ACTION‑BASED

“Get better cardio” is vague.

“Don’t miss the programmed workouts that include running” is actionable.

“Get stronger” is vague.

“Be consistent: complete 100% of the strength sessions programmed each week” is actionable.

“Be more consistent” is vague.

“Attend min. 4 classes per week for 8 weeks” is actionable.

Your actions create your outcomes and at Feel Good, the program gives you the structure. You choose the consistent actions that move you forward.

4. PUT IT ON THE BOARD

Seeing your goals every day matters.

Let your coaches guide you.

Let your community back you.

Accountability changes everything.

5. ASK A COACH IF YOU’RE UNSURE

If you’re not sure whether your goal is realistic, ask us.

We’ll help you refine it so it’s challenging and achievable.

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2026 IS ABOUT BUILDING BETTER HABITS

Show up. Do the work. Stack small wins.

Your goals won’t happen overnight but they will happen if you stay consistent.

Coach Gem

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