Are you ready to start a fitness program? Evaluate where you stand before you get started. That way, you can follow your progress in your personal fitness assessment.
The American College of Sports Medicine recommends that you assess your aerobic fitness, muscular fitness, flexibility and body composition.
You'll need a stopwatch or a watch with a second hand, a cloth measuring tape, a yardstick, masking tape and someone to help you. Record the date you complete the assessment and your scores in a notebook or other place that's convenient. Compare your scores every 4 to 6 weeks to see how far you've come.
