If you’ve made a great effort over the past year to get into the best shape of your life and have been diligent about hitting the gym or going for that run at least four or five times a week, you might be feeling pretty good about your progress.
But how do you track activity levels and assess how much you’re improving?
You’re not alone if you’re asking these questions.
The challenges of monitoring your activity while trying to maintain your commitment to self-improvement is an issues many people face. Luckily, there are ways you can track your exercise and set fitness goals.
Here’s how you can keep up with your progress and keep yourself on the right track!
Keep a Fitness Journal
At the beginning of the fitness journal, start by writing down the goals you have, both long and short terms. Each week, track your activities, including intensity, duration, and calorie count. Taking regular measurements and evaluating your progress against your goal will help you understand how your body is responding.
Additionally, it is good to note what changes you feel in terms of how your body feels and any nutritional changes you may make. This can help you understand better how different foods and activities affect your body’s progress.
Workout Progress Pictures
Taking pictures of yourself before and after each workout allows you to track your overall progress and see the physical improvements you have made. Try to take a picture on the same day and at the same time every week so that you can monitor your changes.
Tracking these activity challenges will help you stay motivated, as well as be able to see the changes in your body, no matter how small they may be.
Hop on a Weight Scale
Regularly weighing yourself on a weight scale can help track progress. Take note of your body weight on a weekly or bi-weekly basis to see if you are making progress or have gained any weight. Make sure the scale is set up in a safe place, and always weigh yourself at the same time during the day to get an accurate reading.
Finally, remember to take your measurements, such as waist circumference and hip size. Taking your measurements can be a great tool to measure your progress over time.
Check Your Blood Pressure and Heart Rate
You can easily track your activity and progress by monitoring your heart rate and blood pressure at rest and during activity. You can also use a heart rate monitor to measure your effort level. Knowing your resting heart rate and monitoring it after activity can help you determine the correct intensity for your workouts.
Finally, you can use a blood pressure monitor to track changes in your blood pressure over time, allowing you to be proactive about managing hypertension.
Use a Fitness Tracker App
Download a fitness tracker app onto your phone or tablet. These apps often come with built-in tracking tools that allow you to easily log your activity, set goals, and review your progress to see which areas need improvement.
With a fitness tracker, you will be able to assess your current activity levels and track your progress as you work towards your goals.
Start Tracking Activity Levels Today
Tracking activity levels is a critical part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle and monitoring your progress. Setting goals and remaining consistent is key to ensuring progress over time.
If you’re ready to get serious about tracking your activity and monitoring your progress, start today!
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