Monday Master Blog: Periodically Test Training Goals

The importance of periodically testing your training goals:

Periodically testing your physical training goals with your trainer is important because it allows you to track your progress, identify areas for improvement, and adjust your routine to stay on track.

Testing provides insight into what works and what doesn’t, allowing you to optimize your training schedule. It also allows you to measure performance objectively, which helps you better understand your strengths and weaknesses.

In addition, testing provides motivation by highlighting achievements and setting new, realistic goals. It can boost your confidence and give you a sense of accomplishment when you see your hard work pay off. 

It also makes your training more dynamic and gives you a clear picture of your progress, which helps you stay focused and inspired.

Possible downside?:

A potential downside to occasionally testing your physical training goals is the risk of injury or overuse, especially if you push yourself too hard during evaluations. 

This can happen if you are underprepared or do not take your current load capacity into account. In addition, testing too often can disrupt your normal training routine, potentially affecting consistency and progression.

This isn’t really a disadvantage, however, as long as you approach testing with proper preparation, technique, and rest. 

The key is to view testing as a strategic tool rather than a high-stakes event, so that it’s done safely and focused on long-term improvement. 

Make sure you warm up properly, set realistic goals, and listen to your body to minimize risk. By testing smart and responsibly, you’ll not only strengthen your physical performance, but also your mental resilience.

Thomas Weyts
Enforce Master Trainer
thomas@enforce.international
 

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