Exercise Assessments Flashcards
Indicators for Test Termination
Subject is no longer comfortable
Skin becomes pale
Fails to keep cadence for 20 seconds
Inability to focus
Faintness, dizziness, lightheadedness
Upset stomach/vomiting
Respiratory distress
Chest pain
Side stitch, cramp, pain, fatigue
Common CRF assessments
1 mi walk
12 min run
1.5 mile run
3 min step
Yo-Yo Beep
1 Mile Walk Test
Novice, older, deconditioned clients
Walk 1 mile as quick as possible
Take HR at finish
VO2max equation
12 Min Run Test
Fit clients w/ higher CRF
Run 12 min as quick as possible, walking/jogging acceptable if overall exertion is maximal
Measure total distance
1.5 Mile Run Test
Fit clients w/ higher CRF
Total time in 1.5 mile run
VO2max equation
3 Min Step Test
Novice/deconditioned clients who can’t perform max effort
16” box
3 min box step ups at metronome pace (M/W different)
15 sec recovery HR, 5-20 sec after completion
VO2 max equation
Yo-Yo Beep Test
Athletes adept in changes in direction, max effort
20m shuttle runs to failure, metronome pace, 10 sec recovery
Record number of shuttles completed
Trunk Flexor:Extensor Ratio
1:1
Hip Flexors:Extensor Ratio
1:1
Shoulder Flexors:Extensors Ratio
2:3
Knee Flexors:Extensors Ratio
2:3
Shoulder Int. Rotators:Ext Rotators Ratio
3:2
Elbow Extensors:Flexors Ratio
1:1
Plantar Flexor:Dorsi Flexor Ratio
3:1
Common muscular strength assessments
Multi rep bench press
3-5RM Squat
10RM Leg Press
Pull up test
Multi Rep Bench Test
Requires adequate shoulder function
AMRAP @ 85% (Est 5-7RM)
Stability limitations identified under 8 reps
3% formula