BODY MEASUREMENTS

Fitness Tests

A comprehensive fitness test is usually carried out by a fitness and/or medical professional using gym equipments and special measuring equipment. However, there are a number of tests you can carry out at home that give you sufficient accuracy to use effectively in any fitness program.

The range of measures includes:

• Body Frame
• Weight to Height
• Body Mass Index [Body Fat]
• Heart Rate
• Blood Pressure

These measures are used in conjunction with a number of fitness tests

• Cardiac Fitness - Step Test
• Flexibility - Trunk and Hip Flexion Tests
• Agility - Zigzag Test
• Balance - Standing Balance Test
• Upper Body Strength - Push Up and Bench Press Tests
• Lower Body Strength - Wall Squat Test
• Core Strength - Crunch Test
• Explosive Power - Burst Test

Fitness Test Tracking Sheet.

Download the fitness test tracking sheet so you can measure progress. Measuring fitness at regular intervals [at least once a week] is critical to optimal performance improvement. Most workout routines need to be changed every few weeks for maximum gain.

Other Useful Tests and Measures

Daily Caloric Requirements - based on activity level.