Before you get started, grab a journal and get ready to do some logging.
How Often Should Someone Put Their Fitness Level to the Test?
Depending on your weekly consistency, you could up the ante once a month or every two months.
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Now, let’s explore the best ways to assess your fitness level.
VO2 Max Test
First, consider a VO2 max test.
“The intensity increases gradually until exhaustion.
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It’s the best way to measure cardiovascular fitness, but not accessible for everyone.
This is also a great measure for cardiovascular fitness.”
10 Quick Drills To Test Your Arm Strength
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Vertical Jump Test
The vertical jump test measures the power in your lower body.
10 Plank Variations That Get Results for Every Fitness Level
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“Aim to test your vitamin D levels at least annually and supplement accordingly,” Kriegler suggests.
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The Best Treadmill Workouts for Every Fitness Level
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Happiness
Kriegler dubs happiness, or your emotional well-being, “an easy-to-measure-but-hard-to-maximize metric.”
In addition to that, Kriegler suggests carving out some time for self-reflection.
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