Fit for Purpose: Defining Your Own Fitness
When it comes to your fitness journey, there’s one critical question you have to ask: What are you truly getting fit for in your life?
It’s easy to get lost in the noise. Social media, friends, society, even well-meaning trainers can make you think there’s only one version of ‘fit’ that matters. But the truth is, fitness is personal. It’s not about fitting into someone else’s mould—it’s about being fit for your own purpose.
What Does “Fit for Purpose” Mean?
At Rigs Fitness, we believe that being fit for purpose is about more than just looking a certain way or reaching a generic target. There are two definitions of ‘fit for purpose’ that guide us:
1. Of a suitable quality, standard, or type to meet the required purpose—meaning your fitness should help you meet your goals, whatever they are.
2. In good health, especially because of regular physical exercise—meaning that your body is healthy, resilient, and ready to take on life’s challenges.
Fitness isn’t one-size-fits-all. Your purpose might be as varied as running a half-marathon, keeping up with your kids, feeling great in your own skin, or maintaining mobility as you age. What matters is that your body and mind are prepared for your life.
Defining Your Fitness Standard
If you don’t take the time to define what “fit” means for you, then you risk letting others—whether it’s society, social media influencers, or even well-meaning friends and family—decide it for you. This is how people end up chasing goals that don’t really serve them or, worse, feeling like a failure for not wanting the same things others want.
So, take a moment to define what being fit for purpose means to you. Ask yourself:
What do I want my body to be capable of?
What does good health look like for my lifestyle?
How do I want to feel every day—both physically and mentally?
What kind of energy do I need to live the life I want?
What activities or experiences do I want to be ready for?
How can my health and fitness positively impact my family, work, and happiness?
The Freedom of Your Own Standard
For some people, fitness is about endurance—running long distances or excelling at cardio-based activities. For others, it’s about strength—lifting weights, feeling physically powerful, or building resilience. Then there are those who just want to live life pain-free and be active enough to enjoy time with their family and friends.
There is no right or wrong answer. Your fitness journey should make you feel free and capable, not boxed into someone else’s expectations.
Fitness for Life, Not Just Looks
At Rigs Fitness, we’re not here to help you conform to someone else’s idea of what ‘fit’ should be. We’re here to help you figure out what you need—to get you to the quality, standard, or type of fitness that serves you best. Whether your goal is to gain the strength to lift your bodyweight, the endurance to complete a hiking trip, or simply the ability to get through your day with energy and without pain, your fitness should meet your required purpose.
Fitness is also about living in good health—feeling energised, reducing stress, improving sleep, enhancing mental well-being, and making the most of each day. It’s about the confidence that comes from knowing you can handle whatever comes your way, both physically and mentally.
Take Charge of Your Own Journey
The same logic applies beyond fitness—to your career, relationships, and personal growth. If you don’t define what success looks like in each of these areas, you’ll get swept along by other people’s expectations.
Define it. Decide it. Then make sure your health and fitness are fit for purpose, so you can thrive in every aspect of your life.
Ready to define your own purpose and get fit for it?
Book your Free Intro now at Rigs Fitness, and let’s get you started on a journey that’s right for you.