Fitness Measurements
Personal Fitness Merit Badge

Aerobic Fitness Start 2nd Week 4th Week 6th Week 8th Week 10th Week 12th Week Goal
9-Minute Run/Walk
(yards completed)
               
1-Mile Run/Walk
(minutes:seconds)
               
You may choose either the nine-minute run/walk for distance OR the one-mile run/walk for time. You may also do both for extra experience and benefit.

Strength Start 2nd Week 4th Week 6th Week 8th Week 10th Week 12th Week Goal
Sit-Ups (# done correctly in 60 seconds)                
Push-Ups (# completed)                
Pull-Ups (# completed)                
You must do the sit-ups exercise and one other (either push-ups or pull-ups). You may also do all three for extra experience and benefit.
Sit-ups: Lie on your back with knees flexed, feet on the floor, and heels between 12" and 18" from the buttocks. The arms are crossed.

Flexibility Start 2nd Week 4th Week 6th Week 8th Week 10th Week 12th Week Goal
Reach (inches)                
Make four repetitions and record the fourth reach. This last reach must be held steady for 15 seconds to qualify. (Remember to keep your knees down!)

Body Composition Start 2nd Week 4th Week 6th Week 8th Week 10th Week 12th Week Goal
Right Arm Circumference                
Shoulder Circumference                
Chest Circumference                
Right Thigh Circumference                
Abdomen                
Remember that each set of measurements should be taken by the same adult, if possible. Measurements should be in inches.
Right Arm Circumference: Midway between the shoulder and the elbow, with the arm hanging naturally and not flexed
Shoulder Circumference: Two inches below the top of the shoulder and around the arms, chest, and back during breath expiration
Chest Circumference: Under the arms and around the chest and back at the nipple line during breath expiration
Right Thigh Circumference: Midway between the hip and the knee, and not flexed
Abdomen: Circumference at navel level (relaxed)