FitnessGram 101

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Welcome to FitnessGram 101

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FitnessGram Tests: 1. Height and Weight 2. PACER 3. Push-Ups 4. Curl-Ups 5. Sit and Reach

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Height and Weight We will measure how tall you are and how much you weigh to calculate your Body Mass Index (BMI) to determine if you are in the Healthy Fitness Zone.

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PACER The PACER test checks to see how long you can run. At HES, we run 15 meters back and forth at the sound of the beep. Your goal is to get between 20-30 laps the next time we test you.

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Push-ups The push-up measures your upper body strength and endurance. Complete as many push-ups as possible to the set counting.

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Curl-ups The curl-up test measures your abdominal strength and endurance. Complete as many curl-ups as possible to the set counting.

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Sit and Reach The Sit and Reach test measures your flexiblity with your hamstring muscles. You will need to reach to the specified distance on the right and left sides of your body.