{"id":10969,"date":"2019-08-16T08:50:15","date_gmt":"2019-08-16T08:50:15","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/?p=10969"},"modified":"2023-06-08T14:17:35","modified_gmt":"2023-06-08T12:17:35","slug":"what-is-a-cardio-respiratory-fitness-assessment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/trifocusfitnessacademy.co.za\/personal-fitness-training-blog\/what-is-a-cardio-respiratory-fitness-assessment\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is a Cardio-Respiratory Fitness Assessment?"},"content":{"rendered":"

A cardio-respiratory fitness assessment involves determining how efficiently an athlete\u2019s cardio-respiratory system functions and is a good indicator of how physically fit they are. This assessment is all about endurance, or how well your heart, lungs and muscles work in conjunction while exercising over a specific time period. Let\u2019s take a look at why these assessments are so important, a few types commonly used by personal trainers and exercises to improve a client\u2019s cardio-respiratory fitness:<\/p>\n

What is involved with cardio-respiratory assessments?<\/h2>\n

The Need for Cardio-Respiratory Tests<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Personal trainers are contacted by a number of potential clients for a range of reasons. From losing weight and getting in shape, to preparing for an upcoming sports event, cardio-respiratory exercises will most probably play a role in a client\u2019s fitness programme. Therefore, fitness assessments of this nature are essential to establish a baseline in terms of the client\u2019s cardiovascular fitness.<\/p>\n

This gives the personal trainer<\/a> a starting point, and they can strategise the fitness and exercises that are needed to help the client achieve their goal. The last thing a personal trainer wants is for their client to get injured or burnt-out within the first week of training due to tackling a cardio-respiratory task that is above their capability.<\/p>\n

Types of Cardio-Respiratory Assessments<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Subject to the fitness<\/a> level of the client, there are a bunch of cardio-respiratory tests a trainer can utilise to establish fitness levels. These include:<\/p>\n

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    The Cooper 12-minute Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Often used as part of the Navy Physical Readiness Test, the Cooper 12-minute test has clients run as far as they can in 12 minutes. This needs to be run at a steady pace, and fitness is determined based on how far the test subject can run in the given time.<\/li>\n

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    The 2.4 km Run Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Contrary to the 12-minute test, where the time is set and distance run is measured, the 2.4 km run test has test subjects run a total of 2.4 km. Fitness is determined based on the time taken to run the given distance.<\/li>\n

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    The Multistage Beep Test<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    The beep test is used extensively in many contexts, for people of all ages and fitness levels. The principle is that the test subject must do 20-metre shuttle runs in time with auditory beeps. Time between the beeps decreases over time, and fitness is tested based on how many beeps you can accomplish.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

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    Exercises to Improve Cardio-Respiratory Fitness<\/strong><\/h2>\n

    Looking for exercises to improve cardio<\/a>-respiratory endurance without needing a treadmill<\/a> or stationary bike? Here are 4 cardio exercises anyone can try at home (courtesy of healthline.com<\/em>):<\/p>\n

    Jumping jacks<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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    1. Stand up straight. Ensure that your feet close together and your arms by your sides.<\/li>\n
    2. Jump your feet away from each other as you raise your arms over your head.<\/li>\n
    3. Jump back to the position that you started and repeat this movement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

      Run and jump in place<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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      1. Jog in place.<\/li>\n
      2. While carrying on jogging in place, lift up your knees as high as they\u2019ll go.<\/li>\n
      3. Next, begin to bring your feet back and up as though you want to touch your bum.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

        *Do the above steps for 30 seconds each<\/em><\/p>\n

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        Standing side hops<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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        1. Stand up straight with your feet close together.<\/li>\n
        2. Jump your feet sideways so that your stance is wider than your hips.<\/li>\n
        3. Squat in your current position.<\/li>\n
        4. Jump back so that you\u2019re standing with your feet together. Perform a squat in this position.<\/li>\n
        5. Continue this movement.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

          Contact Trifocus Fitness Academy\u00a0<\/a><\/h2>\n

          Want to discover more about health and fitness? Trifocus Fitness Academy\u2019s Personal Training Diploma<\/a> will help you get there! For more information about this as well as our other personal training courses, visit our website<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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