May 14, 2008 4:30 pm US/Eastern
Health: Adult Fitness Challenge
PHILADELPHIA (CBS 3) ―
Push-ups, sit-ups, run
or walk on the treadmill, it's all part of the new President's Challenge Adult
Fitness Test. The government's goal is to inspire and motivate Americans
to get out an exercise.
"I'm always up for a
challenge," said Al Doicpough, a trainer who also likes to exercise.
"I think it's good,
everybody should do some exercise," said Harold Perry, who works out a few
times a week.
The challenge consists
of a strength test, push-ups and half sit-ups. The flexibility test
includes sitting and reaching. And there's also an aerobic fitness part,
walking a mile or running a mile and a half.
Brandon Mentore, a Personal
Trainer at The Sporting Club at The Bellevue, says aerobics can help condition
the heart, flexibility prevents injury, and strengthening keeps your muscles
and bones strong.
"Take it slow. Try these test out, see where you stand. Don't knock yourself if you don't
do too well. Conditioning is something that's progressive, so it has to
happen over time," said Brandon.
24-year-old Pam Hudak,
who already works out five days a week, is looking forward to taking the test.
"I think it will just
be a way for me to see how I can improve or just to see what my own standing
is. And then ya know make my own little goals to see if I can get
better," said Pam.
The test is for people
18 and older who are in good health. The scores can be entered online and
results show where you rank among people your own age.
President's Challenge
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