Fitness Challenge

 

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Fitness Challenge Information

 

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FITNESS CHALLENGE

Many Dates at Many Sites

See OkSeniorGames.com for complete listing of sites with dates and times

 

EVENT

Fitness Challenge

Warm up: Arrive at the site you chose 30 minutes prior to the scheduled start time.

Event Begins:  at the scheduled start time.

 

FITNESS CHALLENGE TEST INFORMATION

  1. This competition is not head-to-head; it is scored against a standard
  2. The charge is $25 if this is your only event, plus $5 registration fee.
  3. If you are in more OSG events it counts as one of the 6 events that comes with your $65 or $75 registration fee.
  4. When you register you choose either the Competitive or Novice level. There is a table associated with each level for each segment of the test.
  5. The table gives the award for performance on each segment of the test by level, age and gender.
  6. The scores given for each segment are added. This gives the test performance score.  The medal is awarded based upon this figure.
  7. A complete description and a video of this event are posted on the Oklahoma Senior Games website; OKSeniorGames.com under Events.

TEST SEGMENTS

  1. Goblet Squat

The number of CORRECTLY EXECUTED Goblet Squats performed in 1 minute touching briefly a bench 17” to 18.5” inches high carrying the prescribed weight below for age and gender.  (see OSG website for video)

  1. Push-Ups

The number of CORRECTLY EXECUTED Push-Ups performed in 1 minute men’s chest to a 4” yoga block or for women to achieve a 45 degree arm bend at the prescribed bar height for their age.

  1. Forearm Plank

Athletes will hold a forearm plank for up to 3 minutes rewarded with points as below:

  1. One Leg Balance

Athletes have 3 tries to balance on 1 leg up to 3 minutes.

  1. Grip Strength Test

Measures grip strength using hand dynamometer

  1. 5-10-5 Yard Shuttle Run

The shuttle run test will measure agility, anaerobic, aerobic fitness, or some combination of these.

  1. YMCA 3-minute Step Test

This step test provides a submaximal measure of cardio-respiratory or endurance fitness

  1. FLEXIBILITY

These tests measure flexibility in different body parts

  1. Back Scratch Test (shoulder flexibility)
  2. Seated Trunk Rotation Test (trunk flexibility
  3. Toe Touch Flexibility Test (hamstring, lower back, and hip flexibility
  4. Weight-Bearing Lunge Test (WBLT) (ankle flexibility)
  5. Functional Reach Test (FRT)

measures balance and stability

  1. The Step Down Test

Measures athlete proficiency for lowering his/her body when stepping down from a curb or the like.

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STATE DIRECTOR

Kathleen Fitzgerald

Kathleen.fitzgerald@OKSeniorGames.com

727.776.1877