SELF CORRECTING FITNESS TEST
The present invention relates to a physical fitness test which is easy to do, easy to monitor and is easily self correcting. It involves taking a push, pull, core, and cardio test that is easy to do but can be measured for like age and gender individuals.
1 . A self administered and self reporting fitness test for an individual comprising the method of:
a) the individual performing a maximum number of repetitive push exercises;
b) the individual performing a maximum number of repetitive pull exercises;
c) the individual performing a maximum number of repetitive core exercises;
d) the individual performing a cardio-distance exercise over a specific time;
e) comparing the results of the test to known values for someone of the same age and sex as the individual; and
f) determining the state of fitness of the individual based on the results of the comparison.
2 . The fitness test according to claim 1 wherein the push exercise is a push up.
3 . The fitness test according to claim 1 wherein the pull exercise is a pull up.
4 . The fitness test according to claim 1 wherein the core exercise is a sit up.
5 . The fitness test according to claim 1 wherein the cardio exercise is running or walking for the greatest distance the individual can cover over a select period of time.
6 . The fitness test according to claim 1 wherein the test is completed repeatedly over a long period of time and repetitions of the test compared to determine the level of progress of fitness of the individual.
7 . The fitness test according to claim 1 wherein the test is repeated in front of a fitness professional for determining if the individual is compliant with the test parameters.
8 . The fitness test according to claim 1 wherein a fitness goal is set for the individual and the fitness test utilized to determine progress towards the fitness goal.
9 . The fitness test according to claim 8 wherein the fitness goal is to achieve a particular weight of the individual.
10 . The fitness test according to claim 1 wherein a plurality of individuals in a selected group each perform the test.
11 . The fitness test according to claim 10 wherein the group sets a base fitness for the entire group as a whole.
12 . The fitness test according to claim 10 wherein the group of individuals repeats the test at intervals to measure group progress as a whole.
13 . The fitness test according to claim 10 wherein group sets a target goal.
14 . The fitness test according to claim 13 wherein the group test results are reported as a percentage of the target reached.
15 . The fitness test according to claim 1 wherein the weight of the individual is taken.