Ep 6: 5 Benefits of Setting Goals

Ep 6: 5 Benefits of Setting Goals

Author: Frank S. Ring July 11, 2023 Duration: 30:07
Get ready to set a long-term goal to keep you fired up and walking for years to come and a short-term goal that you can accomplish quickly. We all need wins every day, and having short-term goals gets you more wins. Winning is contagious; the more you win, the more you are inspired to win. “By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands—your own.” - Mark Victor Hansen  In this week’s Walking for Health and Fitness podcast, episode 6, I discuss: 5 Benefits of Setting Goals Why We Fear Setting Goals How having a goal helped me get off the couch and complete my virtual walk around the United States. Goal Setting Made Simple: Seven Step to Setting Your New Exciting Fitness Goals and taking action on them. I’ll also give you Alternatives to Setting Goals because, everyone has a different process and what works for some of you may not work for others. Bonus: 10 Ways to Stay Motivated  Website: Walking for Health and Fitness   Free Downloads: Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast Ep. 6 Get the first 3 Weeks of Walking Insights Walking Logbook Journal:  Weekly Insights 1, 2, & 3 Free Download Quote of the Week  “By recording your dreams and goals on paper, you set in motion the process of becoming the person you most want to be. Put your future in good hands—your own.” - Mark Victor Hansen  Download the Quote  My Virtual Run/Walk Around the United States My Virtual Run/Walk Around the United States   Try Frank's Complete Walking Program Risk-Free <a great cta> Walking for Health and Fitness Complete Program Products of the Week: Fitness Walking Exercise Program The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition: 10 Reasons to Make the Switch Juice Plus+  Books by Frank S. Ring Walking for Health and Fitness Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises Walking Inspiration Walking Logbook Journal  Links to Frank's Walking Videos: Walking for Health and Fitness YouTube Channel Walking for Health and Fitness Interview with Frank S. Ring Discover 10 Inspiring Techniques for Daily Walking Walking Safely on the Road – Walk Facing Traffic https://youtu.be/qkpIT2gpQRY 11 Benefits of Push ups for your body https://youtu.be/1Yim57d45Q4 Walking for Health Getting in the Zone in 5 Easy Steps https://youtu.be/A1kHgRCXvvM   Walking for Health and Fitness Website: The Power of Plant-Based Nutrition Walking Inspiration Newsletter Issue 17 Spring 2023 To Lose Weight, One Must Fall Out of Love with Food - An Essay 10 Quick Steps to Take Before Your Next Walk Walking Logbook Journal Author Interview Social Media Links for Walking for Health and Fitness: Facebook   Your First Walking Group Instagram Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Thanks for listening & walk on!

Frank Ring knows a thing or two about putting one foot in front of the other. After a debilitating back injury forced him into a painful, months-long recovery, he found his path to healing through the simple, profound act of walking. That personal journey evolved into a mission, leading to books, programs, and now the Walking for Health and Fitness podcast. This isn't about extreme workouts or unattainable goals; it's a practical, encouraging conversation for anyone who wants to feel better, move with less pain, and build sustainable fitness from the ground up. In each episode, Frank draws from his own experience and research to discuss topics like proper walking form, integrating movement into a busy day, setting realistic goals, and the mental clarity that comes with a consistent routine. You'll hear straightforward advice, listener questions, and motivational stories that remind you that every journey begins with a single step. The podcast serves as an audio companion to his broader work, offering actionable tips and a supportive voice to help you walk your way toward a more balanced, healthy life, no matter your starting point. Tune in for honest talk about making lasting change, where the focus is on consistency over intensity and progress is measured one peaceful, powerful stride at a time.
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Ep 10: Perfect Your Walking Form with STEPS [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 16:56
I talk about how to perfect your walking form with STEPS and why walking good form is essential, and I’ll give you my STEPS acronym you can easily remember that will give you the perfect walking form. The proper walking…
EP. 9: Habits and Routines for Walking Success [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:59
Habits and routines are both ingrained patterns of behavior that we adopt in our daily lives, yet they differ in their underlying nature and formation. In Walking for Health and Fitness podcast episode 9, you will learn…
Ep 8: 10 Ways to Hold Yourself Accountable to Get and Stay Fit [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 19:57
In this episode, we discuss 10 Ways to Hold Yourself Accountable to use walking as a way to get in shape and stay in shape. Continue listening so you can easily learn and implement these accountability actions. You will…
Ep. 7: How to Hold Yourself Accountable [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:38
Do you find it difficult to stick to your fitness goals? Are you constantly searching for motivation to stay active? Well, you're not alone. Many of us struggle with holding ourselves accountable to our fitness routines.…
Ep 5: Finding Purpose - What’s Your Why [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:23
When you know your life's purpose, it becomes easier to focus on where you are going, what matters the most in your life, and what decisions are aligned with your goals. Knowing why it’s important for you to begin a prog…
Ep 4: 13 Benefits of a Daily Walk [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:16
13 Benefits of Walking Every Day Walking is the best possible exercise. Habituate yourself to walk very far. - Thomas Jefferson Consistency is the theme of this episode of Walking for Health and Fitness. Specifically, ho…
Ep 3: Walking Speed and Life Expectancy [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:09
This episode is about a 10 Minute Time Test. A self-diagnostic health test you can and should perform at least once a month. Download: Fitness Walking and Bodyweight Exercises, Chapters 1 & 2 Walking speed is a powerful…
Ep 2: Walking Safely on the Road [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:27
There are two kinds of pedestrians... the quick and the dead. Thomas Dewar That might sound like a shocking quote to begin a podcast but it’s deadly serious and necessary. In 2021, there were nearly 7,500 pedestrian deat…
Ep 1: Getting Out the Door | Preparing for Your Walk with a Routine [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:05
Ep 1: Getting Out the Door | Preparing for Your Walk with a Routine Before anything else, preparation is the key to success. -Alexander Graham Bell In today’s Walking for Health and Fitness episode 1, I will discuss: Pre…
Walking for Health and Fitness Podcast Trailer [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15
Hello, I’m Frank Ring the author of the Amazon Best Seller Walking for Health and Fitness, the easiest way to get in shape and stay in shape. I discovered the healing power of walking after a severe back injury put me ou…