There are measurable and non-measurable parameters. I know that my fitness (this is a way too broad term) improves when things that seemed to be harder now are easier. However, this may be very misleading as there are lots of factors impacting the perception of own fitness. Currently, I prefer to look at measurable parameters. For running, I look at power and lactate threshold. LT is quite a good indicator of running and cycling fitness. Testing LT, I run the same flat route and distance. I like to use technology in training. This year there is quite an improvement:
6 months:
Last 4 weeks:
The last 4-6 weeks are particularly important because it's a new training program that prepares me for my next race. I also look at critical power which usually reflects the LT changes and if it all aligns with non-measurable parameters then I have a fairly good picture. of my (running) fitness. Additionally, looking at weekly/monthly mileage helps to judge (although there are busy weeks when it drops regardless of my fitness).
It's a little different when it comes to bouldering fitness as this is a different kind of activity. To be honest, tech doesn't help in that area at all, and any improvement I can judge only by looking at grades I climb, feeling how easy is to move. The only measurable thing I use here is HR on longer routes to measure endurance (heart response and endurance are pretty well connected). Here, however, to see improvement I need to look at longer periods and see where I was, let's say 6-12 months ago, and where I am now. If a year ago I climbed V4 and now V5 - that's like an improvement (and that's something I haven't seen for a while 😉 ).
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