Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Physical Fitness Test

There are many physical fitness tests to measure how physically fit you are. These tests will measure you're ability for strength, endurance, flexibility, speed and power. Here are a few of the more popular tests.Strength TestsOne rep max - Use for any lift to test strength
Sit up test - Core strength
Push up test - Strength and enduranceEndurance TestsBalke 15 minute run - Measure VO2 max
Cooper 12 minute run - Measure VO2 max
Shuttle run - Aerobic power for multi-sprint sportsSpeed and Power Tests30 meter sprint - Measures power
Illinois agility test - Multi-sprint sports
Standing long jump - Explosive power
Standing vertical jump - Explosive power
Hexagon drill - Test to measure agility, balance and quicknessFlexibility TestsSit and reach - Measures lower back and hamstring flexibility
Trunk rotation
Groin flexibilityThese are great tests to see how you measure up in certain areas and to see where you need to improve. Each sport consists of different movements and different muscle fitness requirements. So before you start measuring every test on the list, try to break down your sport in to it's more specific movements.Soccer will benefit from speed and power while runners will benefit more from endurance and wrestlers could benefit from strength tests.Before you start any test make sure you stretch and warm up properly. To increase you abilities on a specific test, focus on the type of fitness required. Lift heavy weights for strength, sprint for speed and power, and run for endurance.

Nick is an author, coach, and trainer who specializes in health and fitness with a BSNE from Purdue University. With over 10 years of experience, he has competed in power lifting, triathlons and MMA competitions.Learn more on how to reach your goals of losing weight, gaining muscle and staying healthy at www.LoseTheWeightAmerica.com [http://www.losethewei

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