During my recent uptick in running volume, I began following the changes in V02 Max as measured by my Apple Watch. While I did not set any formal running volume or pace goal, I aimed to generally improve my capacity — and ultimately, correlate how training associated with changes in VO2Max. In a 4-month trading […]
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The evolution of data monitoring changed dramatically over the past 10 years. Just as I designed my first research study, the Apple Watch came out, changing what we know about the possibilities of endless data collection for fitness behavior change. (Side bar: My master’s thesis — Decreasing Bouts of Prolonged Sitting — required participants to
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Looking at charts and data all day can get boring—both for you and the person you work with. While I love data, making charts, and analyzing trends, I sometimes find myself in a rut, and it is sometimes difficult to find, communicate, and display a client’s remarkable progress. I create charts and data visualizations that
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Let’s face it—tracking your lifts is more than just writing down numbers or checking off a box. It’s about using that data to create a system that keeps you on track and pushes you toward your goals. As a behavior analyst, I geek out over data because it’s a goldmine for driving behavior change—especially in
Managers often say, “What gets measured, gets managed”. In corporate life, we discuss deliverables and key performance indicators (KPIs). The same goes for any health and fitness goal, without any sort of measurement system, it will be difficult to realize small, medium, and large gains. A lack of data prohibits us from reflecting on the
From Weak to Strong: 4 Phases of Tracking a Decade of Fitness Data Read More »
Seems like there are 1000s of variables to figure out to get better at running. On the other hand, it also seems like there’s just two: run longer and run faster. To get better, we are faced with multiple variables to enhance our running practice. Whether you are training to get off the couch, for
It’s no secret that weight training is associated with many health benefits and is recommended by most health organizations. When it comes to data and tracking, weightlifting movements, like any other observable behavior or goal, can be analyzed like no other. Fitness Intelligence Reveals Insights Fitness intelligence refers to making your health and fitness data
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Behavior analysts analyze data over periods of times. This tactic is a foundational skill for any practitioner or health coach out there. Consider this chart below. Because my clients and I collect data every day, over long periods of time, we have the privilege of understanding how the environment supports or inhibits any health and
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Another year, another CrossFit Open. At the time of the blog, we are already 2/3 weeks through The Open. …oh, hang on sec. What is The Open? The CrossFit Games Open is the annual, international competition that seeks to crown the fittest in the world. Go here for all the details. This competition lets the
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When calories burned is an important indicator for you, separate the activities by day. Then, you can visually see how many calories you burn by a given activity. We want the most bang for our buck – less wasted time. By analyzing each different activity, we have new information that can allows us to either:
Which Activities Burn The Most Calories? It depends! Read More »
