Saturday, September 27, 2008

Fitness Assesment Testing


A great way to test your fitness level is to perform a Fitness Assesment Test consists of push-ups and sit-ups.

All MVP Boot Campers are tested at the beginning and at the end of our four week program and almost everyone improves on their test scores

For the push-up test, the MVP must perform as many push-ups as possible in one minute. A proper push-up requires that the upper arms be parallel to the ground or better when the body is lowered.

Click on the link below and watch Coach Marlon Lee perform 100 push ups in one minute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k6TxDg7ayE

The sit-up test also measures the number of repetitions done in one minute. Sit-ups are done with the help of another MVP who holds down the feet. The knees are bent at a 90-degree angle and arms are placed across the chest.

Click on the link below and watch MVP Nikki Britts perform 68 sit ups in one minute.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6k6TxDg7ayE

Next week, video of the 1/4 mile will be posted. The 1/4 mile run is performed by running one lap on an oval track. Since the test measures the amount of time it takes a MVP to complete one lap, walking is allowed but is strongly discouraged.

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