A fitness assessment is a key component to your success when exercising. In fact, I myself find it necessary if you are a beginner or have not followed an exercise program for longer than 3 months. The purpose of an assessment is not only to see where your current fitness level is, but also to chart your progress as you continue to advance in your regimen.
These assessments should be repeated every 12 weeks to see if you're progressing in your goals. Whether or not you are following a specific program from a trainer or fitness group, it is still very beneficial to hire a trainer for a one-time assessment every 12 weeks or 4 times a year. After all, checking your weight is only one of many categories when it comes to gauging your success.
Always ask your trainer for a copy of your updated assessment. Keep this copy on your refrigerator door so you'll always have a reminder of where you started, where you are, and where you're heading. Valuable categories for an assessment are: Body Composition, Body Mass Index and Waist to Hip Ratio, Resting Heart Rate and Target Heart Range, Flexibility Test, etc.
One final note, it usually works best to have the same trainer perform your fitness assessment updates for at least one calendar year at a time. Though it’s not a given rule to do so, keep in mind that every trainer has different measurement parameters they follow to complete an assessment. A consistent comparison will provide the most accurate results to help you grow and progress.
Antonio Velez, CPT
a.k.a. Coach Tino
Professional Fitness Specialist
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