Neurologic Exam Videos and Descriptions: An Anatomical Approach. The President's Challenge - Adult Fitness Test. One of the most frequently measured muscle groups is the abdominal (stomach) muscles.
Several tests (for example, sit-up and curl-up tests) have been developed to measure mainly abdominal muscular strength and endurance. We are going to use an abdominal muscular strength and endurance test called the “YMCA Half Sit-Up” test, which is a curl-up test since you lift your trunk only partially off the floor.
Equipment/Test Setting: Mat or rug, Stopwatch or watch with a second hand, Four strips of tape to place 3.5 inches apart on mat or rug to provide start and end position for the curl-up. Prepare the mat or rug with the tape strips as shown in the picture. American College of Sports Medicine. The Crunch Test. Measuring your fitness level regularly is one way to find out if you're making progress.
Most fitness centers have trained staff who can evaluate your body composition, muscular strength and endurance, flexibility, and cardiovascular endurance, but it can be pricey. If you don’t have access to all the toys and tools of your gym, don’t panic. You have everything you need to measure your fitness level in your own house!