1 RM (Repetition Maximum) Android App by HicalTech87

1 RM is a measure of the maximal weight a subject can lift with one repetition.

Procedure for Conducting 1 RM (Repetition Maximum)

The one repetition maximum tests (1-RM) is a measure of the maximal weight a subject can lift with one repetition. It is a popular method of measuring isotonic muscle strength.

Objective

To measure maximum strength of various muscle and muscle groups.

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

1. Free weights (barbells, dumbbells).

2. Other gym equipment.

How to conduct the test

It is important to reach the maximum weight without prior fatiguing the muscles.

1. The athlete warms up for 10 minutes

2. After a warm up, choose a weight that is achievable.

3. Then after a rest of at least several minutes, increase the weight and try again.

4. The athletes chooses subsequent weights until they can only repeat one full and correct lift of that weight.

Assessment

1. Measuring 1RM has safety issues, so it is sometimes useful to estimate the 1RM using a calculator based on the number of times (greater than 1) that someone can lift a certain weight.

2. 1RM Formula by Boyd Epley in 1985 = weight x (1 + (reps / 30)) [1]

Reference

1. Epley, B. Poundage chart. In: Boyd Epley Workout. Lincoln, NE: Body Enterprises, 1985. p. 86.

2. Robert Wood, "One repetition maximum strength tests." Topend Sports Website, 2008, https://www.topendsports.com/testing/tests/1rm.htm

1 RM (Repetition Maximum) Tutorial Application Use

After doing 1 RM (Repetition Maximum) test or more repetition then 1 reps, then obtained the result of weight in kg and repetition that must be incorporated into this application.

The data that the app user should enter are:

1. Name

2. Age

3. Gender

4. Weight in kg

5. Repetition

6. If you want to determine the intensity just insert the intensity in range 1-100

After the user enters the data, please click the PROCESS button to find out the results of estimated the 1 RM and the intensity to take the training weight.

If you want to store data that has been calculated, please click SAVE button.

If you want to delete data that has been entered on the data input page please click CLEAR button.

If you want to see the data that has been saved before please click the DATA button.

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Astrand Treadmill Vo2max Test Android App by HicalTech87

Astrand Treadmill Vo2max Test Android App by HicalTech87. Android app to determine fitness level from astrand treadmill test (vo2max test).

Astrand Treadmill Test

The objective of the Astrand Treadmill Test (Astrand 1952)[2] is to monitor the development of the athlete's general endurance (VO2 max).

Required Resources

To undertake this test you will require:

1. Treadmill

2. Stopwatch

3. Assistant

How to conduct the test

This test requires the athlete to run as long as possible on a treadmill whose slope increments at timed intervals

1. The athlete warms up for 10 minutes

2. The assistant sets up the treadmill with a speed of 8.05km/hr (5 mph) and an incline of 0%

3. The assistant gives the command “GO”, starts the stopwatch and the athlete commences the test

4. The assistant, after 3 minutes into the test, adjusts the treadmill incline to 2.5% and then every 2 minutes thereafter increases the incline by 2.5%

5. The assistant stops the stopwatch and records the time when the athlete is unable to continue

Assessment

From the total running time an estimate of the athlete's VO2 max can be calculated as follows:

VO2 max = (Time × 1.444) + 14.99

where "Time" is the recorded test time expressed in minutes and fractions of a minute.

Example

The athlete stopped the test after 13 minutes 25 seconds of running (13.25 minutes).

VO2 max = (13.25 × 1.444) + 14.99

VO2 max = 34.123 mls/kg/min

Analysis

Analysis of the test result is by comparing it with the athlete's previous results for this test. It is expected that, with appropriate training between each test, the analysis would indicate an improvement in the athlete's VO2 max.

Target Group

This test is suitable for endurance athletes and players of endurance sports (e.g. football, rugby) but not for individuals where the test would be contraindicated.

Reliability

Test reliability refers to the degree to which a test is consistent and stable in measuring what it is intended to measure. Reliability will depend upon how strict the test is conducted and the individual's level of motivation to perform the test.

Validity

Test validity refers to the degree to which the test actually measures what it claims to measure and the extent to which inferences, conclusions, and decisions made on the basis of test scores are appropriate and meaningful. This test provides a means to monitor the effect of training on the athlete's physical development.

Reference

MACKENZIE, B. (2002) Astrand Treadmill Test [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/astrand.htm [Accessed 14/6/2018]

Normative vo2max data : HEYWOOD, V. (1998) The Physical Fitness Specialist Certification Manual, The Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research, Dallas TX, revised 1997. In: HEYWOOD, V (1998) Advance Fitness Assessment & Exercise Prescription, 3rd Ed. Leeds: Human Kinetics. p. 48

Astrand Treadmill Test Tutorial Application Use

After doing an astrand treadmill test, then obtained the result of time in minutes that must be incorporated into this application.

In this application, there are 2 kinds of fitness calculations

1. Calculation for 1 person

2. Calculation for 10 people

Two kinds of calculations are actually the same in the process of determining the fitness level from the astrand treadmill test, the difference is only in the amount of data entered.

In the calculation for 10 people, users can also enter data only 5 people. The rest is emptied.

he data that the app user should enter is

1. Name

2. Age

3. Sex

4. Time in minutes

After the user enters the data, please click the PROCESS button to find out the results of each individual's fitness calculation.

If you want to store data that has been calculated, please click SAVE button.

If you want to delete data that has been entered on the data input page please click CLEAR button.

If you want to see the data that has been saved before please click the DATA button.

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