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BMI
Learn
your Body Mass Index (BMI), a method of calculating body composition
and the standard used by the National Institutes of Health to indicate
overweight and obesity. |
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Ideal Weight
Estimate your ideal weight using height-weight charts. Use the BMI calculator as another tool for estimating your ideal weight. |
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Physical Activity Self-Assessment
Complete
this PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire) before you start
an exercise program if you are not currently physically active. |
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BMR
Determine how many calories your body uses each day, also known as your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).
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Body Composition
Estimate your body fat using one of two tests available. Tests can be completed at home or in a gym. |
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Heart Rate
Determine your resting heart rate and target heart rate in order to achieve a better training effect during aerobic workouts. |
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Strength Tests
Test your muscular strength and endurance. Tests can be completed at home or in a gym. |
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Cardio Tests
Measure
your cardiovascular endurance, or how well your heart, lungs, and
circulatory system delivers oxygen carrying blood to the muscles and
other tissue. |
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Flexibility Tests
Measure the flexibility of your back and hamstrings, abdominal muscles, and shoulder flexors with three tests. |
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