How To Measure Your Vertical Jump
Your vertical jump is the maximum height you can jump off the ground. It is a good way to assess your lower body power relative […]
Tracking My Fitness As I Age (35 to 37 years old)
I’ve always had an interest in tracking performance over time so this project really excites me. I sat down and went through a huge list […]
Estimating VO2 max with a 2000m Row
VO2 max is a measure of the maximal volume of oxygen your body can use and it’s a good indicator of cardiovascular fitness. A true […]
The Cooper Test for Estimating VO2 Max
VO2 max is a measure of the maximal volume of oxygen your body can use and it’s a good indicator of cardiovascular fitness. A true […]
Estimating VO2 Max with a One Mile Walk
VO2 max is a measure of the maximal volume of oxygen your body can use and it’s a good indicator of cardiovascular fitness. A true […]
How To Measure VO2 max in 3 Minutes
VO2 max is a measure of the maximal volume of oxygen your body can use and it’s a good indicator of cardiovascular fitness. A true […]
How To Measure Resting Heart Rate
Your Resting Heart Rate, sometimes abbreviated RHR, is the number of times your heart needs to beat in 60 seconds at rest. A lower resting […]
How to Measure HbA1c for Diabetes Risk
Type 2 Diabetes is a health condition which means there is too much sugar circulating in your blood stream. You can get a snapshot of […]
Special Strength Training Manual for Coaches – Book Review
As someone with a keen interest in speed and power development, I was recommended several texts by Yuri Verkhoshansky. Best known for his “shock method” […]
How To Measure Lung Function
Peak Expiratory Flow (PEF) is an important measure for determining respiratory health. The test is simple and can be done at home, with devices costing […]
How To Measure Your Blood Pressure
Your blood pressure reading is an important pair of numbers that can indicate your risk of heart attack and stroke. It can be measured with […]
Hair Regrowth Self Experiments
I’ve been losing my hair since the age of 25 and at 32 I started to do something about it. I was aware of the […]