If you have ever thought about or wanted to develop a personal fitness plan, guess what? The opportunity is here right now! For this activity, you will be developing a personal fitness plan for yourself. You will also put your plan into action and reflect on the entire experience.
Even if you already incorporate some level of physical fitness into your life, today you will be making a more official plan.
There are a few things to consider when creating your fitness plan:
What are your fitness goals?
How will you address all four areas of physical fitness—aerobic, muscle strength + endurance, flexibility, and body composition?
How much time do you have to dedicate to your fitness plan?
What type of activities do you like to do in terms of physical fitness?
What technology will you use to assist you in your fitness journey?
Evaluation of current fitness level and any physical concerns
Activities that address each fitness area: briefly explain why you chose each activity.
Technology you will use (or why you won’t use any)
Example Plan: 1-Week Overview (daily activities and time spent on each)
Example Plan: 1-Day Detailed Plan (detail the intensity, time, and specific activities, including three activities that will help you achieve target heart rate)
Reflection
For your reflection, you will need to actually try out your 1-day fitness plan and then answer the following questions:
How appropriate were the activities that you chose?
Will these activities help you achieve your goals?
How did you monitor your heart rate?
Do you feel this exercise plan is maintainable over the long term?
What would you change about your fitness plan after performing one day of it?