Warming Up for Fitness Testing

It is important to do a warm up prior to any testing. The warmup should include some general exercise followed by stretches specific to the areas being tested. The procedure should be standardized so that when you repeat the assessment, the same warm up can be done to help maintain consistency with the results.

This warm up procedure is only a guide and you can adapt it based on the time and facilities that you have available. Start with about 5-10 minutes of light aerobic activity, such as jogging or stationary cycling. Follow this with stretches to include both upper and lower body.