Assessing Assessments

Fitness Assessment

As a personal trainer, fitness assessments have been one of the toughest things for me to figure out. The personal training certification that I completed suggested doing LOTS of fitness assessments, including weight, body measurements, body mass index (BMI), blood pressure, resting heart rate, 3 minute step test, push-up test, sit-up test and flexibility test. So I […]

Fitness Monitoring and How to Get it Right

The best way to monitor your fitness level

You’re working out. You’re making strides. You want to track your progress, right? But what’s the best method to use? There are lots of articles and opinions on this topic and it’s easy to get overwhelmed. Here are a few ways to keep track of your momentum without the use of fancy and expensive tools. […]