A Guide to Understanding (and Improving) Your Lifestyle Score

Introduction:

In the pursuit of a healthier and more fulfilling life, understanding and evaluating your daily habits is key. However, for us to understand our lifestyle score, we need to know what “lifestyle” is. 

Lifestyle is a typical way of life of an individual, a group or a culture. And to calculate how we live, we need to set metrics to calculate. Our Lifestyle score is a powerful tool designed to help individuals gain insights into various aspects of their routine. In this blog post, let’s explore what the lifestyle score is, its use cases, and how it can benefit a wide range of individuals.

What is the “Lifestyle Score”?

The lifestyle score gives you a number that reflects the quality of your daily routine. It takes into account aspects like activity, nutrition, hydration, sleep, and energy levels. To get the Lifestyle Score value, you answer a set of predefined questions. It's like a snapshot of your lifestyle, helping you understand what you're doing well. It helps you identify where you can make positive changes for better well-being.

To understand why the five factors decide what a good lifestyle is, we would have to differentiate it from an irregular lifestyle. Poor dietary habits inconsistent sleep patterns elevated stress levels and physical inactivity are all hallmarks of an irregular lifestyle. They are often seen as the major contributors to lifestyle disorders such as PCOS, Diabetes, and high blood pressure. 

How do we use it in BACK2BASICS?

At BACK2BASICS, we've seamlessly integrated the Lifestyle Score into our strength training approach, making it a central component of your wellness journey. Think of it as your personal guide, tailoring your workout regimen to align with your unique Lifestyle Score. By gauging your body's capacity daily, we program the workouts accordingly, to ensure that you push your body just enough as it can handle. 

As this tool is a great predictor of how much energy you can expend, we incorporate it into our workout program to make it just hard enough to push your body. If your lifestyle score is < 60, you do 9 reps., if it is between 60 and 80, then you do 12 reps, and if your lifestyle score is > 80, you do 15 reps of the same movement.

You can check out your lifestyle score here!

How can you Benefit from the Lifestyle Score?

The beauty of the lifestyle score lies in its accessibility to a broad spectrum of individuals. Whether you're just starting your journey of self-improvement or are already committed to a healthy lifestyle, the lifestyle score can benefit you. Here's how:

Self-Reflection and Personal Improvement:

Use the lifestyle score for self-assessment and gain insights into your daily habits. Identify areas for improvement and set realistic goals to enhance your overall well-being.

Goal Setting and Tracking:

It can help you set specific lifestyle goals to work towards by tracking your progress. This creates a sense of accomplishment and motivation for continued improvement.

Health and Fitness Planning:

Personalise your fitness and health plans based on the insights provided by your lifestyle score. Adjust your exercise routine, nutrition, and sleep patterns to align with your wellness goals.

Nutritional Guidance:

You can use it to identify areas where you can make healthier food choices and maintain a balanced diet.

Conclusion:

The lifestyle score is more than just a number; it's a guide to unlocking your best self. Whether you're an individual on a quest for self-improvement or just an enthusiast who wants to use it as a preventative measure, integrating the lifestyle score into your routine can lead to identifying positive and lasting changes. Take the first step toward a healthier, more fulfilling life by understanding and improving your lifestyle score today.