Have you ever played on a team, worked on a school project with friends, or joined a challenge with your family? If so, you already know that working together can make things easier and more fun! The same goes for fitness. When you exercise with others, you can help each other stay on track, improve faster, and celebrate victories together.

Why Tracking Progress as a Group Helps
Tracking progress means keeping an eye on how far you’ve come. Whether you're trying to run faster, lift heavier weights, or do more push-ups, knowing where you started and how much you've improved can keep you motivated. Doing this in a group makes it even better! Here’s why:

• Motivation Boost – When you see your friends pushing themselves, it encourages you to do the same.
• Friendly Competition – A little challenge can make workouts exciting and push everyone to do their best.
• Support System – If you’re feeling tired or unmotivated, your group can cheer you on and keep you going.
• Celebrating Wins Together – Reaching a goal is even more rewarding when you have people to share the excitement with!

How to Set Shared Goals
A goal is something you and your group want to achieve. Here’s how to set great shared goals:

• Make It Clear – Instead of saying, “We want to get fitter,” try, “We want to be able to attend 15 group fitness classes in 4 weeks.”
• Be Realistic – Choose goals that challenge you but are still possible to reach.
• Set a Time Limit – Decide how long you’ll work towards the goal, like a month or two.
• Track Progress Together – Use a chart, a whiteboard, or an app to keep track of everyone’s improvements.

Fun Ways to Track Progress
Tracking your progress doesn’t have to be boring. Here are some fun ways to do it:

• Star Charts – Put a star next to each person’s name when they hit a milestone.
• Photo Progress – Take pictures at the start and compare them later.
• Team Challenges – Have weekly mini-challenges, or join our IT ALL ADDS UP gym challenge together
• Celebrate Achievements – Plan a fun day out or a reward when the team reaches a big goal.

Winning Together
Winning doesn’t just mean coming first – it means improving and achieving something as a group. When one person in the team succeeds, everyone does! By tracking progress, setting shared goals, and supporting each other, you’ll not only get stronger but also build great friendships along the way.

So, grab your friends, set your goals, and start working towards success together!