Prompt: to get the best results when working out, it is a good idea to evaluate your starting point and to track your progress from there. what are some basic assessments and measurements that you can take to get started on your fitness routine? these can include exercises as well as body measurements.

There are a few assessments that are really good to use when first starting out. First it is a good idea to measure and figure out Health Evaluation, Body Composition, Cardiovascular Endurance, and Muscle Strength and Endurance. Then it can be recorded in a notebook or in you phone to track your progress. Depending on what you are targeting it is good to test yourself in that area and set a long term and short term goal for yourself. use the SMART acronym.

Specific: Goals need to clearly describe what you want to achieve.

Measurable: Goals need to be defined in units and minutes (for example, if you are trying out for a track team) so there is a way to monitor your progress.

Achievable: Goals should not be too hard to reach. They should not be too easy, either.

Relevant: Goals need to be important to you, so you will have the motivation to strive for the goal. It is hard to be motivated to strive for a goal if it is not meaningful to you.

Time-bound: Goals need to include a time frame for achieving your goal.

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