SELF CORRECTING FITNESS TEST

• US 20130019676A1
• Filed: 07/21/2011
• Published: 01/24/2013
• Est. Priority Date: 07/21/2011
• Status: Abandoned Application

• Current Assignee: Rivalhealth, LLC (GoPivot Solutions LLC)
• Original Assignee: Rivalhealth, LLC (GoPivot Solutions LLC)
• Inventors: Durand, Peter T.
• Application Number:
  US13/187,583
• Publication Number:
  US 20130019676A1
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 73/379.01
• CPC Class Codes: G09B 19/0038 Sports

Abstract

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.

Claims

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.