Purpose
The purpose of the My Goals page is to record a user's fitness and nutrition related goals such as 5K running speed and weight targets.
Data recorded on the My Goals page is used as motivation throughout the fitness cycle and as a feedback mechanism once the target date has been reached.
Features
The My Goals page utilizes the Goal Setting Wizard to determine the type of goal the user is interested in (e.g. weight loss, physical strength, etc.) and helps shape the user's desires into safe, attainable goals.
The user is prompted to select between Modify body composition, Exercise specific, Increase cardiovascular fitness or Increase muscular fitness. Based on the responses, the wizard will lead the user through a set of questions that will set a safe, attainable yet challenging goal.
Goal Status is updated nightly.
How To
1. After logging into the system, click Add New Goal from the Home tab.
2. Click Next on the Goal Setting Wizard title screen.
3. Select between Modify body composition, Exercise specific, Increase cardiovascular fitness or Increase muscular fitness. When you are finished, click Next.
4. If the user chooses Modify body composition, they are then shown their current Body Fat, Measurements, Weight and BMI. From the Goal drop down box, they are asked to select what trait from those provided that they would like to modify and what the target value should be. When you are finished, click Next.
5. If the user chooses Exercise specific, they must select from their personal exercise list and then set a target distance and duration for aerobic activities and weight and reps for anaerobic activities. When you are finished, click Next.
6. If the user chooses Increase cardiovascular fitness, they are presented with their current VO2 Max capacity and are prompted to enter their desired capacity. When you are finished, click Next.
7. If the user chooses Increase muscular fitness, they are presented with their current muscular strength and muscular endurance and are prompted to enter the percentage of desired gain. When you are finished, click Next.
8. On the Goal Date step, select the time interval to complete this goal. If you select Custom, a calendar will appear from which you may select your goal completion date.
NOTE: Short-term goals are usually preferrable to long-term goals particularly when starting out.
9. Click the Finish button.