Review programme

Review programme

Reviewing Your Fitness Programme

  • Regular reviews of your fitness programme are essential to monitor progress and make necessary adjustments.
  • Monitoring can be carried out using a variety of methods such as fitness tests, questionnaires, and training diaries.

Fitness Tests

  • Fitness tests include heart rate monitoring, strength tests (like one-rep max), and endurance tests (like 12 minute Cooper run or beep tests).
  • Such tests provide measurable data to assess improvements in fitness levels and help in identifying areas that need more focus.

Use of Questionnaires

  • Questionnaires are useful in gauging aspects such as mental wellbeing, motivation and lifestyle changes.
  • They provide qualitative information about changes that are not directly measurable, such as increases in energy levels or decreases in stress.

Training Diaries

  • Keeping a training diary can help keep track of training details like frequency, intensity, time, and type of exercise, allowing one to reflect on the training effectively.
  • A training diary also helps in tracking factors like diet, sleep, and recovery days to provide a holistic view of one’s regime.

Adjusting the Programme

  • Based on the review findings, adjustments can be made to the training programme to keep it challenging, relevant, and engaging.
  • Modifications to the FITT (Frequency, Intensity, Time, and Type) elements are common ways of adjusting a fitness programme according to progress and goals.
  • It is crucial to balance the need for change and challenge with the risk of overtraining, injury, or burnout.

Importance of Feedback

  • Actively seeking and incorporating feedback from various sources (such as coaches or peers) can greatly enhance the refining process of the programme.
  • Feedback can offer fresh perspectives, help identify blind spots, and provide motivational boost.

The Review Cycle

  • The review process is cyclical rather than linear — after implementing changes, you should continue reassessing your fitness and adjusting your programme.
  • This ensures continuous progress and adaptation, catering to the changing needs of your fitness journey.