Advance Prescription Lab

Laboratory #3: Determination of Anaerobic Power & Capacity

Advanced Exercise Prescription – HLSC 4482

Brandy Lee Louis- 100501388

Wednesday, February 12th, 2014

Data Sheet

Anaerobic Test | Trial 1 | Trail 2 | Trial 3 | Notes |

T-Test | 19.78 seconds | 20.12 seconds | | |

20 Yard Shuttle | 9.31 seconds | 8.63 seconds | | |

Vertical Jump | 9 inches | 10 inches | 8 inches | |

Margaria-Kalamen (3 at a Time Stair Climb) | 1 second1.16 seconds | 1.03 seconds1 second | 1 second0.94 seconds | Stair height:7.25 inches |

Discussion Questions:

1. No, I do not think anaerobic tests are appropriate for all clients. The reason I believe this is because not all individuals have a developed or high lactate threshold. Therefore, this could result in an untrained person to meet their lactate threshold sooner and hinder the results of the test. In addition, it may result in DOMS 24-48 hours post testing which could discourage the client from continuing with a fitness routine.

2. Unfortunately, I am below the group norms for all of the above anaerobic tests that were conducted. Therefore, two specific exercises that I would suggest to improve my scores would be Lunges and weighted jump squats. Both exercises with 20-30lbs, with 5 repetitions maximum, 4 sets, with 2-3 minute rests between sets.

Anaerobic Test | Classification |

T-Test | Agility |

20 Yard Shuttle | Speed |

Vertical Jump | Power |

Margaria-Kalamen (3 at a Time Stair Climb) | Power, Speed & Agility |

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4. Margaria-Kalamen Test:

Power: 1778.22 watts with a rating of excellent.

Some of the limitations of the test are that we did not have the specific time measurement mats to obtain an accurate time. In addition, the test is limited in the fact that it does not accurately measure the power of an individual that does not have their large muscle groups in their legs trained for anaerobic endurance. In addition, measurements may not be accurate if timers do not...