To keep yourself on track, Carol suggests you evaluate yourself after four weeks. ‘Is it timely – is there a time frame you can set for yourself?’ ‘Is it achievable – are you going to be able to manage this? ‘Is it measurable – how will you measure your progress over time? ‘Is it specific – what exactly are you going to do and how are you going to do it? No room for vagueness here. ‘Then take each goal apart and answer the following questions for yourself: Next, she says you should identify your top three-five goals for your specific exercise plan. It’s important to identify yours to program safely and effectively.’ ‘Is it to improve health, fitness, and athleticism?’ she asks. ‘There may be cross-over.
Once you have that in hand, Carol says you should consider your over-arching goals for the workout. ‘From there, you learn much information about yourself, your health, and your movement capabilities to put together a program most appropriate for you.’ ‘To ensure your success, I would recommend investing in a thorough fitness evaluation and assessment from a qualified exercise physiologist who is also a certified personal trainer,’ suggests Carol.
