How many times have you started the new year with a resolution to do more exercise, eat healthier, take better care of yourself? And how many times have you vigilantly started your workout routines with your end goal in sight, only to fall off the wagon before you’ve made any real impact on your health or lifestyle? How is it possible to measure your fitness progress?
You’ve probably heard the saying “New Year, New You”, and it’s easy to see why the phrase is so commonly associated with our health and fitness. Whether you are getting back to your established routines after a seasonal holiday break from it or getting stuck into your resolutions to take better care of yourself, you are ready to become the ‘New You’.
But this New You is not an instant manifestation. There is no quick fix and the progress you need to make will take time. But how do you know that what you’re doing is working? How can you track the success of your fitness journey?
HOW TO MEASURE YOUR FITNESS PROGRESS
In this episode, I share with you:
5 Easy Methods to Measure Your Fitness Progress
You can use these to track the progress of your fitness and measure the success of your efforts. Listen in to get the full scoop on:
- The secrets of the scales – the story they don’t tell. Whether you love them or hate them, there’s no denying that they measure your progress. But is the small part of your fitness story a big enough reason to risk the addiction?
- Why you should keep that little black dress hanging in the wardrobe. Your dream clothes that you’re determined to get into are more than just an inspiring motivator, they’re also a great tool to measure your progress. Listen in to find out how!
- How much water your body really needs, the best way to make sure you get it, and some recommendations on how to keep track so you don’t forget.
- How often to measure yourself and the best ways and times to do it. But don’t get locked in on it – I’ll also cover why you shouldn’t be measuring too often.
- The benefits of a Selfie. Whether you want to post those progress pics on social media to share your amazing new look and confidence with the world or keep them safely locked away in a drawer, is entirely up to you. Either way, I’ll let you in on just why you should be getting the camera out regularly during your journey to fitness.
- Exactly what you need to record to make sure you get the most accurate and useful results from tracking your health plan.
- How to avoid overwhelm when tracking your progress. That’s right, I’ve got your back! Even whilst you’re keeping track of your progress, I’m right here with you to make sure that you are enjoying every minute of it, and that you’re new found confidence keeps you on that wagon!
So click in and listen along to find out the 5 easy ways that you can measure your fitness progress.
Links mentioned in the show
- The Empty Nest Reboot
- 5 For 50 Kickstarter Guide
- How To Stay Hydrated When You Have Trouble Drinking Water
- Myfitnesspal
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