Measuring Fitness Essay

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Measuring Fitness Stamina can be measured by the Cooper 12 minute run test, the Bleep test and the Harvard Step test. Cardiovascular efficiency is measured by recording your pulse rate and your blood pressure. Strength can be measured by doing weights to see how strong you are and also some strategies such as bench press, bicep curls and press ups. Agility is measured by doing the Illinois agility run. Speed can be measured by doing a 50m sprint. Flexibility is measured by doing the Sit and Reach test. Some of the measures and tests do need equipment in order to do it. The Harvard step test to measure stamina needs a step-up block and also for the bleep test, you need a bleeper. To measure strength, it is needed to have weights, bicep curls and a bench. Cones for the Illinois agility run (testing agility) to run around them. Training is highly necessary before you use the equipment because it is possible for someone to injure themselves because they’re not familiar with the equipment and also training can help them learn how to use it properly. There are some advantages and disadvantages for the tests and measures of fitness. For example: The Cooper 12 minute run and the bleep test is a fantastic way to improve fitness if you do it regularly but it is very tiring and you get worn out quickly when you are first introduced to it. It’s hard to get very far if your fitness is very low. Health means a ‘state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity’. Fitness means ‘the ability to meet the demands of the environment’ which is more to do with how your body exercises and physical activities. You can be fit but not healthy because you’re unhappy with your life and may be depressed. You can be healthy but not fit because you may be happy with life and have no illnesses but you may not exercise

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