What are different types of fitness testing devices?
Although many fitness testing can be performed without special equipment, sometimes more information about the fitness level can be obtained using a fitness test device. There are a number of types of fitness testing devices that measure aspects of fitness as cardiovascular condition, strength, body composition and performance. Tests of the body composition, such as the calipers of the skin and analyzers of bioelectric impedance, measure the body size and calculate the percentage of body fat. There are also ergometers that measure cardiovascular condition, endurance and strength in rowers and other athletes. Sometimes trigonometers and accelerometers are also used and measures flexibility and speed.
Maximum oxygen absorption, or VO2 MAX, is a measure of how the body uses oxygen effectively during intensive exercise. VO2 MAX can be measured by running on a treadmill or cycle on a stationary bike with a high intensity. Athlete breathes atyp equipment for testing fitness called metabolic analyzer that measures volume and percentageoxygen and carbon dioxide in exhaled air. The results can be used to determine the aerobic and anaerobic thresholds of athletes and provide information on cardiovascular capacity of the athlete and the overall level of fitness.
Ergometer is a type of fitness testing that uses a cardiovascular system and muscle strength to measure the amount of muscle. These devices are usually connected to exercise equipment; Ergometers of bicycles are commonly used in gyms, while the rowing machine of ergometers can use professional rowers outdoors. Ergometers can be associated with a metabolic analyzer to measure Maxim VO2. Some physiotherapists use ergometers manually clicking on the level of fitness client.
Speed can be measured using an accelerometer, a device that connects to the athlete's laces. The accelerometer is a complex device that can measure vertical and horizonlinge acceleration of the foot. Using these measurements, the accelerometer uses algorithms to calculate the speed of athletes with an accuracy of 97 to 99%.
Flexibility can be measured either by a simple SIT-and-Reach test or more precisely using a goniometer. The gonomeometer measures the angles between the body parts to determine the flexibility. For example, a doctor may have a person to stretch down to touch his fingers with the toes and measure the angle between his suitcase and his feet.
There are many types of fitness testing devices that measure the composition and size of the body. Skin lamps are used to measure subcutaneous fat by gripping the skin at different points on the body and measuring the amount of tissue in a pinch. Measurements from several points on the body can be used to calculate the percentage of fat on the body.
More accurate body measurement can be obtained by analysis of bioelectric impedance (BIA). This device sends a harmless electric current with tissues and calculates the amount of water. A slim body weight can be calculated from this number.