We are now on part three of my fitness journal series. We have discussed including a meal plan and in this blog we are going to look at the exercise portion of your journal.
There are a couple of different ways you can utilize this section. If you would like to know how much physical activity you are actually engaging in, this would be a great opportunity to keep track.
This should include not only “formal” exercises but the amount of steps that you are taking per day. You can figure this out by wearing a pedometer. By getting a feel for how active you are, this can help you develop a proper fitness regime.
Another way you can utilize the exercise portion of your fitness journal is to put together a plan. This may include which days of the week you will exercise, for how long and the types of exercises that you will be doing.
If you decide to include this in your fitness journal, it’s important to also indicate the days you actually did exercise. Good intentions won’t get you anywhere. Your journal is a way to visualize what is actually happening.
In addition to including exercises, you might set goals. For instance, since we are in the winter months still, you might put in your journal that your goal for the spring is to walk two miles each day. Or you might look ahead to the summer and indicate your goal to be a bike ride every weekend.
It is also a good idea to keep track of your weight and measurements. Use a soft tape measure on various parts of the body. This might include your neck, chest, upper arms, wrists, abdomen, hips, thighs and calves.
Your fitness journal is a way to see everything laid out. That can be motivating and helpful in figuring out what needs work.
Related Articles:
Creating a Fitness Journal – Part 1
Fitness Journal – Your Meals – Part 2
IBX Healthy Steps Pedometer Smart Phone App
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