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Fitness Assessment


In order to see results we need to know where to start. Your current physical ability measured partly by the following will provide us with an excellent starting point and benchmark. Don't worry, we'll help you through each and every question to get the most accurate answers.


Where I Am Now


  1. What is my resting heart rate?
    This is your normal heart rate while not exerting any energy on physical tasks.
  2. How many push-ups can I do in one (1) minute?
  3. How many abdominal curls can I do in one (1) minute?
  4. How hard does my body have to work to walk one (1) mile on a scale of 1-10? 1 being not hard at all and 10 being extremely hard.



Body Mass Index


Body Mass Index (BMI) is a measure of body fat based on height and weight that applies to both adult men and women. BMI provides a reliable indicator of body fatness for most people and is used to screen for weight categories that may lead to health problems. Use the simple calculator below to measure your BMI.


1. Enter Your Height Feet: Inches:
2. Enter Your Weight Pounds:  
3. Click    
Your BMI is:


Once you calculate your BMI, you can see by the chart below what category you fall into.
  • Underweight = <18.5
  • Normal = 18.6 - 24.9
  • Overweight = 25 - 29.9
  • Obese = 30 or Greater




Flexibility: Sit-and-Reach Test


The sit-and-reach test is a simple way to measure the flexibility of the backs of your legs, your hips and your lower back. Here's and easy way to measure your flexibility:


  1. Place a yardstick on the floor. Secure it by placing a piece of tape across the yardstick at the 15-inch mark. Place the soles of your feet even with the 15-inch mark. Ask a helper to place his or her hands on top of your knees to anchor them.
  2. Reach forward as far as you can, holding the position for two seconds. Note the distance you reached.
  3. Repeat the test two more times. Record the best of the three reaches.





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