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Fitness Testing at Home
I have had many requests for something a little less scientific, some simple tests that can be performed at home. Here are a few tests that you can try, that do not require any more equipment than you can find around the home.
Instructions
These tests are designed to quickly gauge a person's general fitness level and to act as a benchmark for future testing. After taking the test, work out for a few months. Then, take the test again and compare the results.
As it is sometimes difficult to do the test exactly as described, you just have to make sure you are consistent and do the exercise the same way each time. Then use the results as a benchmark for future testing. The table of results are based on doing the tests a specific way, and may not be accurate if the tests are modified at all. Don't let this worry you, just try and improve your own score.
The test is divided into four sections. Do each part with plenty of rest between to fully recover.
- Step test to measure aerobic endurance
- Push ups to test upper body strength
- Sit ups to test abdominal or trunk strength
- Squats to measure lower body strength
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- Also have a look at some suggestions for tests to conduct as part of a project at a science fair. You could also do these tests at home as they have been selected due to limited equipment requirements.
