Before we continue, please be aware that firefighter fitness assessments differ from brigades as does the terminology used to describe some of the assessments we discuss here. However, if you are thinking about joining the UK fire service and are wondering how to become a fireman, there are certain fire service entry requirements you need to […]
Flexibility is often essential in sport and can lead to increased performance too. As a result, it makes sense to track progress at regular intervals.
The measurement of forward flexion is easy to do in a few ways. You don’t need technical equipment although it can help to speed up the process. One of the benefits […]
The chester treadmill police run test is a 10.4 km/h progressive treadmill assessment; ARV pass at 8 minutes, DIAFO at 10.
This test is an adaptation of CTWT and has been developed by Professor Kevin Sykes as an alternative test to the 15m Shuttle Run for the fitness assessment of police officers in England and Wales
Following theoretical calculations, practical manipulations and laboratory trials of different speeds and gradients to match the aerobic fitness standards of the […]
Vertical jump reference values by age and sex, with measurement guidance, interpretation limits and protocol considerations for professional fitness testing.
The sit and reach test is a common fitness test that measures the flexibility of your lower back and hamstrings. The test is simple to perform and only requires a few minutes to complete. This post includes normative data that can you can use to measure progress over time.