So now you have the information on motivation and what motivation means. You can use motivation to start or enhance you fitness/performance lifestyle. The next step is to know if you are physically ready to begin a fitness program or where you should focus your energy in your performance regimen.
If your doctor says you are physically ok to begin or elevate a training regimen, then you need to know which factors of fitness you need to focus on.
Fitness testing gives you the data and direction as to where to focus your time and energy. I outline eight fitness tests giving you a comprehensive approach when it comes to your risk of disease and what your fitness level is in each category as compared to people of your same gender and age group.
The fitness tests I use are outlined on my website in the 'fitness training' section. The document is simply named 'fitness testing.' From this baseline information, you can now focus on one or more areas needing improvement.
More advanced exercisers will also need to focus on strength ratios, especially when it comes to performance sports. I teach you what strength ratios are and how they affect your posture, your ability to move efficiently, and prevent injury.
If we reflect on the elements of motivation, you need to have a purpose for starting, maintaining, and progressing through your journey. Having fitness goals based on objective, valid, and reliable tests is a valuable tool no matter if you are training for the first time, have been fitness training for 25 years, running marathons, triathlons, or are a performance athlete.
I have the good fortune of knowing a wonderful person who is a chef. Chef Rachel Rydbeck has agreed to allow me to post her recipes or recipes she has found to be healthy and delicious!! Here is the first awesome recipe of my blog!
Creamy Garlicky Asian Salad (inspired by Martin Yan, Quick and Easy)
Dressing
1/2 cup any nut, toasted (walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, etc or a blend)
1/4 olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Salad
1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
Toss lettuce with enough dressing to coat leaves (er on the side of thick). Garnish with avocadoes and serve extra dressing on side.
The next post will discuss fitness diagramming and the actual fitness exercises in a routine!!
If your doctor says you are physically ok to begin or elevate a training regimen, then you need to know which factors of fitness you need to focus on.
Fitness testing gives you the data and direction as to where to focus your time and energy. I outline eight fitness tests giving you a comprehensive approach when it comes to your risk of disease and what your fitness level is in each category as compared to people of your same gender and age group.
The fitness tests I use are outlined on my website in the 'fitness training' section. The document is simply named 'fitness testing.' From this baseline information, you can now focus on one or more areas needing improvement.
More advanced exercisers will also need to focus on strength ratios, especially when it comes to performance sports. I teach you what strength ratios are and how they affect your posture, your ability to move efficiently, and prevent injury.
If we reflect on the elements of motivation, you need to have a purpose for starting, maintaining, and progressing through your journey. Having fitness goals based on objective, valid, and reliable tests is a valuable tool no matter if you are training for the first time, have been fitness training for 25 years, running marathons, triathlons, or are a performance athlete.
I have the good fortune of knowing a wonderful person who is a chef. Chef Rachel Rydbeck has agreed to allow me to post her recipes or recipes she has found to be healthy and delicious!! Here is the first awesome recipe of my blog!
Creamy Garlicky Asian Salad (inspired by Martin Yan, Quick and Easy)
Dressing
1/2 cup any nut, toasted (walnuts, pine nuts, almonds, peanuts, etc or a blend)
1/4 olive oil
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
4 garlic cloves, lightly crushed
1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro leaves and stems
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Blend all ingredients in a food processor or blender.
Salad
1 head romaine lettuce, washed, dried and torn into bite-sized pieces
2 avocados, peeled, pitted and diced
Toss lettuce with enough dressing to coat leaves (er on the side of thick). Garnish with avocadoes and serve extra dressing on side.
The next post will discuss fitness diagramming and the actual fitness exercises in a routine!!
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