Fitness
A healthy
lifestyle is a composite of choices, behaviors, and attitudes
that, viewed one at a time, seem too simplistic to be of value.
Yet collectively they transform us into energetic, healthy,
and motivated people.
Activity
is a fundamental element of fitness and health, but it's sometimes
easier said than done. From increasing your daily activity and
providing specific workouts to getting you motivated and turning
up the intensity, we'll keep you moving!
Body
Fat Standards for Health & Performance
"What's
YOUR Fitness Level?"
Here's
a quick and easy way to estimate your fitness level. This was
developed by Kasari and is gives you a fitness score that is
indicative of aerobic fitness.
Calculate your fitness score by multiplying your score for each
category (score = intensity x duration x frequency). For example
if you walked at a moderately heavy intensity for 40 minutes,
five days per week, you would multiply 3 x 4 x 4. Your fitness
score would be 48 and your fitness level would be "fair."
| SCORE
ACTIVITY |
Intensity |
5
Sustained heavy breathing and perspiration
4 Intermittent heavy breathing and perspiration
3 Moderately heavy
2 Moderate
1 Light (slow, easy walking) |
Duration |
4
Over 30 minutes
3 20 to 30 minutes
2 10 to 20 minutes
1 Under 10 minutes |
Frequency |
5
Daily or almost daily
4 3 to 5 times per week
3 1 to 2 times per week
2 A few times per month
1 Less than once per month |
| SCORE
FITNESS LEVEL |
| |
80
to 100 High
60 to 79 Very good
40 to 59 Fair
20 to 39 Poor
Under 20 Very Poor |
If your
score is where you'd like it to be, great, keep up the good
work. If your fitness level is not where you'd like it to be,
get movin'!
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