

Whichever test(s) are used to deliver a routine fitness-testing schedule, those responsible for implementing fitness testing The strengths and weaknesses of these tests. The report also described each test protocol and discusses Many of these issues are also discussed in this section. Most appropriate fitness test for your service’s situation. Information remains relevant to current fitness testing practices and should be considered a resource that can assist in understanding these issues and to help determine the Tests, which include areas such as the direct and indirect determination of VO 2 max and the pros and cons of sub-maximal and maximal exercise testing. The report discusses the issues surrounding the various types of cardio-respiratory fitness In 2009 the FireFit Steering Group published a set of guidelines relating to a collection of fitness tests that could be considered appropriate for measuringĬardio-respiratory fitness (VO 2 max) in firefighters.
