The President’s Council on Physical Fitness and Sports has just launched its Adult Fitness Test which measures aerobic fitness, strength, flexibility, and body composition.  (This sounds a lot like the physical fitness tests in the military). The test is designed for adults 18 and over, and the results could help you measure your overall fitness and set goals for a healthier, longer life.

Here’s what the test involves:

• Time yourself as you walk 1 mile or jog 1.5 miles.
• Count how many half sit-ups you can do in a minute. To do a half sit-up, lie on your back with your knees bent and curl your trunk off the floor toward your knees, keeping your lower back flat on the floor.
• Count how many push-ups you can do in a minute.
• Take the sit-and-reach flexibility test. Sit on the floor, legs extended in front of you, with a yardstick taped to the ground between your legs (your heels should be at the 14-inch mark on the yardstick). Slowly stretch forward, your fingertips on the yardstick. Do this three times, recording how far you reach on your farthest stretch.
• Measure your height, weight, and waist.

Plug the numbers into the Adult Fitness Test website to get your results and tips for improvement.  One feature I really like is that every time you retake a testing event you can automatically compare your results to see how your fitness has changed.  Ready to take the test?  Click the image below!

Cheers!

Posted at : May 16th, 2008 - 6:51 am
Filed under : Health
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