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CLINICAL EX TEST BODY AND ASSESSMENT
CLINICAL EX TEST BODY AND ASSESSMENT
Skinfold
Procedures
Pinch should be maintained while reading the
caliper
Caliper should be placed 1 cm away from the
thumb and finger, perpendicular to the skinfold,
and halfway between the crest and the base of
The fold
All measurements should be made on the right
side of the body
Skinfold generally ESTIMATE % fat within 3-5 % of
underwater weighing
Hydrostatic Weighing
Expensive
◦ Time consuming
◦ Uncomfortable
Body composition
Minimal percent body fat
- Males: 3%
- Females: 12%
Average percent body fat
- Males: 16% - 24%
- Females: 22% - 31%
Assessment of body
composition
Many people exercise for cosmetic and weight
loss purposes
Obesity is a risk factor for CAD
Field Test for Aerobic Fitness
PRE TEST
Pedaling rate
-50 rpm
Seat height
- Five degrees of knee flexion
Pre-exercise blood pressure and heart rate
Shuttle runs
Time walk and ‘or run
- 15 minute run
- Rockport Walk Test
- 6 minute walk
Step Tests
Calculation of BMI
Desirable < 25 kg/m2
Obesity ≥ 30kg/m2
BMI = Weight (kg)
Height (m) x Height (m)
Clinical exercise testing
General Indication for stopping an Exercise Test
in low risk adults
Excessive rise in blood pressure: systolic pressure >
250 mmHg or diastolic pressure > 115 mmHg
Significant drop (>10mmHg) in systolic blood
pressure or a failure of the systolic blood pressure to
rise with an increase in exercise intensity.
Onset of angina or angina-like symptoms
Contraindication to exercise
testing
For certain individuals, the risks of exercise testing outweigh the potential benefits.
Relative: Patients with relative contraindications may be tested
only after careful evaluation of the risk–benefit ratio
Absolute: Patients with absolute contraindications should not
perform exercise tests until such conditions are stabilized or
adequately treated.
COMPONENTS OF HEALTH RELATED FITNESS ASSESSMENT
Body composition
- Height and weight
-Skinfolds, circumferences
◦ Cardiovascular endurance
-Sub-max Cycle Ergometer or Treadmill Test
◦ Muscular Endurance
-Push-ups. Partial curl-ups
Muscular Strength
- Handgrip
◦ Flexibility
-Sit and Reach Test
