Conclusion

The purpose of using any of these tests and measurements is to help ensure that you are not sacrificing health at the expense of fitness. If you feel that your training isn’t going as planned, then testing yourself regularly will help you find clues about what might be going wrong. Like any good detective, you need to follow up on these clues. See where they lead. Examine the evidence. It’s your body. But if you reach an impasse or need additional information, you should consult a healthcare professional, which is the subject of our final chapter.