The fitness tests involve several different physical tests. The testing takes less than one hour. Tests may be modified or omitted to accommodate individual needs with advance notice. Please contact us should you have any further questions concerning testing.
Height and Weight: height and weight are determined in inches and pounds using calibrated instruments
Blood Pressure and Heart Rate: resting systolic/diastolic blood pressure and heart rate are determined using an automatic blood pressure cuff
Flexibility: a standard sit and reach box is used which requires the subject to sit on the ground and reach forward with legs extended
Girth Measurements: a Gulick tape measure is used to determine waist and hip measurements
Body Composition: two options exist--Bod Pod, which uses air displacement to measure body volume or Skinfolds, which requires three pinches
Lung Function: lung capacity and force are determined using a microspirometer, which requires a forceful, full exhalation
Cardiovascular Fitness: measured using the YMCA sub-maximal cycle ergometer test to predict VO2max, which requires pedaling a stationary cycle at a low to moderate intensity level for six to fifteen minutes
Rotary Chest Press: seated chest press to fatigue at 30% of body weight for females and 40% of body weight for males
Grip Strength: a hand grip dynomometer is used to determine right and left hand grip strength
Curl-ups: crunches to fatigue utilizing an AbRoller