CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist Practice Test

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What is the purpose of the Rockport Walking Fitness Test?

To measure the client's flexibility
To assess cardiorespiratory fitness
To determine the client's maximum lifting capability
To calculate the client's body fat percentage

The correct answer is: To assess cardiorespiratory fitness

The Rockport Walking Fitness Test is specifically designed to measure a person's cardiorespiratory fitness. This test measures the time it takes for someone to walk one mile at a moderate pace and also takes into account their heart rate. The other options listed do not pertain to cardiorespiratory fitness and are therefore incorrect. Option A, measuring flexibility, is better suited for tests like the sit-and-reach or shoulder reach. Option C, assessing maximum lifting capability, would be more appropriate for tests like the deadlift or bench press. Finally, option D, calculating body fat percentage, would be more accurately measured by using methods such as skinfold calipers or bioelectrical impedance. Only option B aligns with the purpose of the Rockport Walking Fitness Test.