Aerobic fitness testing does not only help in the development of an exercise program, but periodic testing does motivate as progress is noted.
Body Composition testing: Excess body fat has been associated with a number of health risks (heart disease, diabetes, hypertension arthritis, gall bladder disease, sleep disorder etc) it has also been associated with reduced endurance performance as well as increased risk of injury.
Body composition assessment is necessary for determining a safe and effective exercise.
Flexibility is the range of motion of a given joint and it affects both health and fitness. Inflexibility increases risk of joint and muscular injury.
Strength and endurance, muscular strength is the greatest amount of force that muscles can produce in a single maximal effort. Muscle endurance is the muscle's ability to exert submaximal force either repeatedly or statically over time.
There are various procedures used in performing the above mentioned tests, and we will demonstrate some of the methods in the near future. meanwhile you can consult with your gym and if you have any health concerns then it is always advisable to get clearance from your health care provider before getting into vigorous exercise.
Take time to make your exercise a priority, take time to know your body before you put it through a major challange, treat your body with care and love, it has been there for you through thick and thin. Many people quit exercising because they are dissillusioned when their program fails to accomplish the anticipated results, by not knowing what you are working with or up against might be unrealistic to begin with.
Know your stuff: don't be too hard or too soft on yourself, Set obtainable concrete goals then search for strategies to accomplish them.
SMART = Specific, Measurable, Accomplishment-oriented, Realistic and Timed.
Happy training!
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