Lab Overview
Learning Objectives
- Anthropometric assessments (height, weight, waist circumference, BIA)
- Cardiovascular baselines (resting HR & BP)
- Performance testing: predicted 1-RM calculator; vertical jump
- Review setting up j-hooks and safety bars on the rig, review spotting the back squat
- Review setting up the bench press; review spotting for the bench press & dumbbell pressing
- Learn how to operate vertec for testing leg power
Lab Tasks
In this week’s lab, you will be required to:
- Complete your personal training preferences form
- Take height, weight, waist circumference and BIA on a peer
- Get resting cardiovascular data on a peer
- Complete vertical jump and a predicted 1-RM on a peer
- Record all this information onto your client assessment sheet