Why tracking your exercise matters: stay motivated, see your improvements, and help your care manager tailor your plan using the Movn app and a smartwatch.

Regular exercise plays a vital role in maintaining good health. Tracking your exercise progress is equally important to be successful in being active for life. Today we will discuss the importance of tracking your exercise progress and provide simple methods to help you monitor your physical activity. So why should you track your exercise progress? Firstly, tracking your exercise progress allows you to see how far you've come in your journey towards better health. It acts as a motivator by showing you the improvements you've made over time. Secondly, tracking helps you monitor your efforts and identify any shortcomings or inconsistencies; it allows your care manager to better understand your activity level, so they can tailor your treatment plan accordingly. And finally, by tracking your progress, you can set achievable goals and work towards them. This not only helps you stay on track, but also provides a sense of accomplishment when you reach those targets. Now that we understand why it's important, let's look at some simple methods for how to track your exercise progress. Step one: check in daily with your activity and exercise. You can formally check in using the Movn Rehab app to log your exercise and activity for the day. By tracking your progress, your care manager will be able to see improvements in things like time, intensity, and pace. At the end of the program, your care manager will send an updated report to your doctor to tell them how you progressed. Step two: use your phone and wearable devices. The Movn Rehab app and a smartwatch can help you track your exercise progress efficiently. By recording exercise on your smartwatch or in the app, your care manager will see your logged exercise and be able to give you an overview of your progress. The data can provide visual representations of your activity, making it easier to understand and track your progress — this may include things like heart rate, steps, pace, and perceived exertion or intensity. If you have a smartwatch, be sure you are actively wearing it throughout the day, or at least during exercise, to get the most out of the data. When you track this data, you can not only see how you've improved, but also where you can continue to improve. Step three: engage in your weekly one-on-one calls and set goals with your care manager. In your weekly calls, you'll review your exercise progress and let your care manager know if you had any challenges or overcame any obstacles. They can help analyze the data you've gathered and provide valuable guidance and support in achieving your goals, so be sure to keep your care manager updated. Tracking your exercise progress is an essential tool in maintaining good health. By monitoring your efforts, you can stay motivated, set achievable goals, and make informed decisions about your exercise routine. Every step counts. Thank you for watching "How to Track Your Exercise Progress." We hope you found these tips helpful and that they inspire you to take charge of your health. If you have any questions on how to log exercise in the app or on a smartwatch, please visit the support resources section in the app. You can also reach out to your care manager for support. Remember, exercise is a journey, and by tracking your progress you're taking important steps towards a healthier life.