To get the best results when working out, it is a good idea to evaluate your starting point and to track your progress from there. what are some basic assessments and measurements that you can take to get started on your fitness routine? these can include exercises as well as body measurements

Whenever I start a new diet and fitness I first; weigh myself, check my height, calculate my bmi, check my waist arm and thigh size, and record in my fitness journal. When I first started I had a bmi of 28.6 and most of my weight was fat not muscle, when building muscle your bmi may not decrease very much because muscle weighs more than fat: you'll see a difference even if that test doesn't. My greatest tool is my diet journal and calorie count. Seeing your actions and physical results on paper is a great motivation to stay on track for the goal you set.