Anthropometrical Tests

Table of Contents

1. Introduction
2. Height
3. Weight
4. Body Mass Index (BMI)
5. Waist-to-hip Ratio
6. Limb Circumference
7. Blood Pressure
8. Heart Rate at Rest
9. Lung Function
10. Lung Capacity/Volume
11. Body Composition
    1. Test Protocol when using Skinfold Calipers
    2. Tricep measurement
    3. Bicep measurement
    4. Subscapula measurement
    5. Suprailiac measurement
    6. How to calculate body fat percentage.
    7. National Norms
    8. Interpretation of results
12. Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis (BIA)
13. Omron Body Fat Measurement

Interpretation of results

• Today, over 10 million pounds of excess fat are being carried on the bodies of British people!
• Around 65% of women and 30% of men are currently trying to lose weight (or more correctly, lose FAT).

A certain amount of body fat is needed for protection of internal organs, insulation and long-term energy storage, but excess body fat really can be a distinct health hazard.

The table below shows the recommended % levels of body fat for certain sports.

Sport	Sportsmen	Sportswomen
Athletics:
Sprinters	8 -10	12 -17
Throwers	15 - 27	28 - 34
Jumpers	6 - 9	10 - 14
Marathoners	7 - 10	12 - 18
Cyclists:
Sprinters	10 - 14	12 - 18
Road Racers	7 - 12	10 - 16
Basketball	6 - 12	16 - 24
Diving	8 - 12	12 - 22
Gymnasts	5 - 10	9 - 12
Rowing	13 - 15	16 - 21
Hockey	12 - 16	20 - 25
Rugby:
Forwards	12 - 16
Backs	8 -12
Football	9 - 14
Swimming	9 - 12	16 - 24
Volleyball	9 - 12	16 - 22

The measurement of body fat percentage enables a more accurate desirable body weight to be determined, and advice can then be given on a personalised diet and exercise recommendations.