Body composition measurement just became much easier and more accurate at fairchild. Individuals who exceed the maximum weights are measured for a body fat percentage. Fairchild air force base wash. The body composition score is determined by measuring the abdominal circumference and comparing the measurement to a body composition point chart. Usaf fitness charts 4 15 mile run time min bike test vo 2 component points abdominal circumference inches component. The health and wellness center has introduced the bod pod body composition tracking system an egg shaped compartment that gives body composition and metabolism measurements in 10 minutes or less.
The measurement is made at the end of a normal expiration. The body composition test is the only part of the air force bmt that requires all personnel to run 15 miles pushups and crunches. This is the same test as the navy and coast guard. The air force uses weightbody fat measurements only for initial entry and a body composition measurement is an integrated component of the air force physical fitness test. All components of the fitness assessment must be completed within a three hour window on the same day. Aerobic fitness body composition muscle fitness males 35 39.
A 17 to 25 year old male with a 36 inch waist. Usaf fitness charts 2. The air force uses an overall composite fitness score and minimum scores per component based on aerobic fitness body composition and muscular fitness components to determine overall fitness. Component possible points aerobic 50 body comp 30 push ups 10 crunches 10.
Gallery of Air Force Body Composition Measurement
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