Three ways to measure your fitness without using a tape measure or weighing scales – The Irish Times
Exercise is one of the best things you can do for your mental and physical health. But too often, the only measurement people use to evaluate their progress is their weight, which is not the most accurate metric to assess fitness, and can be emotionally fraught.
For one thing, muscle is denser than fat, so if you’re doing a lot of strength training, the number on the scale can go up as you work out more. Plus, research suggests that body size does not necessarily correspond to health. “Fitness is more important than fatness to your cardiovascular and metabolic health…Continue Reading