On November 25th, which was coincidentally my birthday, we retook the fitness test. The fitness test, as the name suggests, consists of tests such as a push up test and 3 minute step test to test our current fitness level. It was interesting to see the difference between my fitness level at the beginning of the semester and at the end. I saw some small improvements which always makes you feel good. The intensity of the workout was a 7/10, some moments were really intense but others not so much. The test took up almost the whole class. My heart rate was 104 bpm and I did not reach my target heart rate zone. I put an 8/10 effort because I was really motivated to do better this time around. I kept to myself as I was really focused on doing well. I realised that I need to focus on my upper body more since I tend to neglect it when I work out. The Waist to Hip ratio used in this test is also used by many cardiologists when determining your health.

If you were to do the fitness test, try not to be disappointed if you are not as in shape as you originally thought. Fitness is a lifelong journey and there is always room for improvement.