In July, I tweeted that I did a Fitness Analysis. This is something I learned as part of my personal training education. You can learn how to perform your own fitness analysis by going to this link. It's great because it gives you a general idea of your fitness level. When you see my results below you'll see I added in a few extra elements to the test just to get a clearer picture of where I was.
I wasn't exactly thrilled with the results, but everyone needs to know their starting point. Isn't there a quote out there somewhere that says what gets measured improves? I have been more sedentary since I have been working online more so here are my humble results.
After reviewing my results, I was bummed that I relapsed and lost most of my efforts I was making on my bikini body challenge. My sedentary lifestyle is eating away my physical abilities and I really needed to step up my game. There is no reason that I shouldn't be in the top 95%ile in all areas. Obviously, I need to work on my upper body strength and cardiovascular ability. I decided it's time to get back on track & make some goals, create a support system and accountability.
Goals
Run an 8 minute mile. It isn't a fantastic time, but it is a big improvement to my current time.
Complete 40 consecutive modified push-ups and 20 consecutive full push ups
Reduce my BMI to 18
Plan of Action
August I started a 30 day challenge. The goal is to complete a workout everyday for 30 days.
Cardio Plan
Complete 1 mile 5x on week 1= Total 5 miles
Complete 2 miles 5x on week 2= Total 10 miles
Complete 3 miles 5x on week 3= Total 15 miles
Complete 4 miles 5x on week 4= Total 20 miles
Strength, Flexibility, Balance Plan
Perform Yoga 2x a week- 90 minutes each session adding in lots of push ups or chaturangas for upper body strength.
Support System & Accountability
I created a yoga bikini body boot camp group for women. I love helping others by solving my own problem! Together we are supporting each other to improve our levels of fitness. Another way to stay accountable is by posting blogs on my weekly workout wrap ups. So check in weekly to see if I am still going strong.
I have already completed 10 days this month. I haven't missed a day of doing some exercise everyday! Even better, my sister decided to join in on the 30 days of fitness challenge and has been walking 4 miles everyday! I love it!
Comment below and share with me your current weekly workout!
Monday, August 10, 2009
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3 comments:
This is a great concept (the measuring where you're at). Something I would like to do. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for sharing. I feel like I am in the same boat. I work two jobs and have gained weight partly because of it - I feel so blah! I now move less and eat more. My whole lifestyle has changed. I used to teach Pilates - not I can't fit into my jeans. The scale keep going up. I have no time, too much stress.
And I just can't seem to get motivated like I always could in the past. My clothes all barely fit and it kills me. I don't like where I am at. I have got to fix this. I hope to follow along and see some success with you. Thanks for any and all inspiration. Let's hope we both reach our goals - and exceed them!
Great idea to take a fitness test and set goals. My job and interests are too sedentary, so I want to get back in shape. Thanks for the inspiration!
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