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Calculating BMI for an athletic male with cardiovascular health metrics

Last reviewed: February 20, 2013 ~2 min read

John is 30 years of age, has a resting heart rate of 70 bpm, is 73 inches tall, weighs 200 pounds and has 18% body fat. He played sports in high school and college. He is in good health. Based on this information provide the following information:

Calculate John's BMI.

inches is 6 ft.1 inch. John is 26.4

Calculate John's BMR.

He can eat 1,921 calories per day

Calculate John's THR at 60% and 80% using the Karvonen formula.

maximum heart rate is: 190

Maximum training heart rate is: 164

Minimum training rate is: 138

Maximum heart rate is: 190

Maximum training heart rate is: 168

Minimum training rate is: 146

Discuss what methods of testing or evaluation you would use to assess John's current fitness level.

There are numerous tests that can be used.

Some of these categories are:

Cardiovascular Endurance -- which measures how well heart and lung work together to provide oxygen to the body whilst the person is exercising.

Strength and Muscular Endurance -- strength measures the maximal amount of force that can be placed on a muscles, whilst endurance measures the maximal amount of time, muscle can be in that position.

Flexibility Testing -- this measures the flexibility or range of motion in certain parts of the body.

There are also speed and agility tests.

Provide a detailed 4-week training program including frequency, intensity, time and type of exercise.

Since John is an athlete, I have designed an athlete-oriented workout. The training level is intermediate. The main goal is strength building. The workout is based on a 3 day program for Monday, Wednesday, Friday. Rest days are Tuesday, Friday, and weekends.

The workout is adapted from Free Workout Plans for Sport Athletes (http://www.collegebodybuilding.net/free-workout-plans.html)

Monday

Full Body

Exercise

Sets

Reps

Squats

4

12,10,8,8

Pull up Neutral

3

Failure

Incline Bench Press

4

12,10,10,8

Close Grip Bench Press

3

6-8

Military Press

3

8

Standing Barbell Curl

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  • Free Workout Plans for Sport Athletes
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