An example of a vertical Jump fitness test using a Vertec®-type apparatus. This is an instruction video with a brief description of how to conduct the test.
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October 26th, 2009 · Vertical Jump
October 26th, 2009 · Vertical Jump
Here is a video demonstrating a vertical jump using the Myotest Apparatus. The Myotest is a wireless hand-held device uses three-dimensional accelerometry to determine power, strength and speed information of athletic movements.
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October 26th, 2009 · Vertical Jump
Here is a video of a vertical jump test using the wall and chalk method, a simple way and the traditional way of performing the test, and a method you can use at home. With this method the timing is important to hit the wall at the peak of the jump.
October 26th, 2009 · Vertical Jump
Here is a video of a very impressive 40 inch (102 cm) vertical jump by Frank Yang in January 2007. The vertical jump measurement method used is the timing mat technique, specifically the Just Jump System. When using this technique, you must ensure the athlete lands back on the mat with both legs nearly fully extended. Landing with the legs bent will result in a longer hang time recorded, and can give incorrect larger scores.
October 26th, 2009 · Vertical Jump
Here is a video of a vertical jump using the Vertec®-type apparatus, with a three-step run-up approach. Using such a run-up technique is only relevant for specific sports that require a similar jumping action like volleyball and basketball.
October 26th, 2009 · VO2max
The treadmill VO2max test is the criterion measure of aerobic power for runners. Here is a treadmill VO2max test conducted by a guy named Joseph, reaching a score of 64 ml/kg/min (5.3 L/min). You can see that quite a significant gradient is being used, and it gets pretty tough at the end.
October 26th, 2009 · VO2max
Here are a couple of professional cyclists performing a VO2max test. The VO2max test is the criterion measure of aerobic power in athletes. The athletes are using their own bikes set up on rollers. Turn up the volume, the voice over gives a good description of what is going on.
October 26th, 2009 · VO2max
A cycle ergometer VO2 max test demonstration, going through all the steps required to set up and conduct the test. This method is using a manual method of collecting the expired gases, rather than using a ventilometer to measure the expired air volume and automated systems to collect samples of the expired air.
October 26th, 2009 · VO2max
The final stages of a kayak ergometer VO2 Max test conducted over 1000m at the faculty of sports, Copenhagen Denmark. After the test they show a blood sample being taken for blood lactate analysis.
October 26th, 2009 · VO2max
Example of a seated arm-crank VO2 max test, performed by a quadriplegic. As you can see, the VO2max test does not always have to be performed on a treadmill, any exercise mode can be used, and the most specific to the athlete and his sport should be used if possible.
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