Fitness Testing

Fitness Testing Resources

To conduct fitness testing, you need both the knowledge on how to conduct the tests accurately, and also the necessary equipment. Some fitness tests can be done with minimal equipment, while others require sophisticated and expensive equipment. Here are a few links to page with all the information required to perform fitness testing, and also links to pages about using the equipment and how to obtain the equipment you need. With all that is here you are on your way to conducting the many tests that are described on this web site.

Resources

Fitness Testing Clipart Images — clipart collection.
Fitness Testing Photos — collection of testing photographs.
RPE — scale for 'ratings of perceived exertion'.
Beep Test recording sheet

Information

Calculators — fitness testing calculators.
Test Preparation Guidelines — get your body primed to perform to your physical potential.
Warming Up — example warm up procedures for fitness testing.
Exercise Physiology — making a career out of it.
Measuring Environmental Conditions when conducting fitness testing.
Accreditation — professional bodies that can help you serve your clients better.
Polls — some polls on fitness testing topics.
Awards — fitness testing award programs.
Heart Rate — information about the measurement of heart rate for fitness testing.

Books and Guides

Fitness Testing Online Guidebook — free guide for athletes, coaches, parents and exercise physiologists about all you need to know to conduct fitness testing.
Fitness Testing Books — a wide range of books for sale about fitness assessment.
YMCA Fitness Testing and Assessment Manual and cd — all about this resource.
Senior Fitness Test Manual — all about this resource for those looking at purchasing it.

Equipment

Equipment — information and links for fitness testing equipment.
Fitness Testing Products and Reviews — items for sale
Fitness Testing Store — fitness testing items for sale.
Beep or Bleep Test cd — guide to buying the beep test.
Apparel Store — buttons and magnets, and T-Shirts coming soon.

Measurement Units

I have tried to keep the details of tests consistent. Many of the units of measurement are in the metric system (as used by me and most of the world). Exceptions are when only non metric norms are available or the test is specifically non metric (e.g. 1 mile run test). I have also made an effort to use the American English spelling, even though I am based in Australia, as most of the visitors to this site will be from the USA. There are a few Unit Calculators for converting units to and from the metric and imperial systems.