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9 Ways to Measure Your Fitness Without Using the Scale


Published on 2024-12-30 17:03:08 - MSN
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  • Assess your physical progress beyond the scale with these 9 metrics: strength, endurance, energy, sleep quality, how your clothes fit, and improvements in medical tests, according to your fitness level.

The article from MSN titled "9 Ways to Measure Your Fitness Without Using the Scale" discusses various methods to assess physical fitness beyond just weight. It highlights that fitness encompasses strength, endurance, flexibility, and overall health. Key methods include tracking your resting heart rate, which should decrease as your cardiovascular fitness improves; measuring your body fat percentage to understand body composition; assessing your endurance through activities like running or cycling; evaluating strength through exercises like push-ups or squats; checking flexibility with tests like the sit-and-reach; monitoring recovery time after exercise; observing changes in clothing fit; tracking improvements in daily activities; and finally, noting how you feel overall, as subjective feelings of energy and mood can reflect fitness levels. Each method provides a different perspective on health and fitness, encouraging a holistic approach to wellness.

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