Thursday, May 15, 2008 3:06 PM
by
Eliz
The Decider
Just in case you wanted to remember the insecurity that you felt in grade school gym class, the President's Council on Physical Fitness and Sports has just re-issued the Presidential Physical Fitness Test for Adults.
The test measures your aerobic capacity, flexibility, muscular strength (sit-ups & push-ups), and body composition. Unfortunately, you won't get a certificate signed by Dubyuh, but you can see where you rank in relation to others across the nation.
Step 1: Print the data collection form
Step 2: Enter the data online for your results
Here's what I got:
|
Fitness Component |
Test Event |
Your Results |
Your Score |
|
Aerobic Fitness* |
1.5-Mile Run |
13:30 |
75%ile |
|
Muscular Strength |
Half Sit-Ups |
85 |
100%ile |
| |
Push-Ups |
45 |
95%ile |
|
Flexibility |
Sit-and-Reach |
17 |
55%ile |
|
Overall Score (based on percentile average)
|
81%ile
|
|
Body Composition |
BMI: |
22.3 |
Normal |
|
Waist Circumference |
28 |
So, yes - flexibility is something that I always try to work on. See how you do. Good Luck!