Knowing the exact weight is always important for us. By knowing your weight accurately, you can make an accurate assessment of your physical condition based on other tests, and this measurement also affects the results of other tests, including advanced tests, so knowing your weight accurately is very important. Weight is one of the main indicators in anthropometric and sports physiology tests.
Test Requirements
How to conduct this test?
We ask the subject to stand on the scale with minimal clothes. It is recommended to measure in a suitable room with a suitable temperature. Ask the person to remain still after stepping on the scale. Stand straight and put your hands beside your body.
Tip
According to most scientists, the best time to measure weight is in the morning before breakfast and then going to the toilet on an empty stomach
Analyzing and Assessment
Having a normal weight with balanced fat and muscles, in addition to having a positive effect on health, also affects sports performance. Of course, it is not easy to determine the appropriate weight of each person, because, for this purpose, we must know the amount of fat and muscles of the person carefully. Although there are many tests today to determine the ideal weight, this is a challenging calculation.
Note: Performing this test at different hours of the day and night will give different results. If you have noticed a sharp increase or decrease in weight during consecutive measurements, see a doctor very quickly.
Scientific and Methodological Aspects
The accuracy of the test affects the results of other tests.
Reliability
Reliability depends on how carefully you perform the test. If the tests need to be repeated, they should be done at a specific time of the day or night.
Validity
In order to increase the validity level of this test, a standard and accurate test should be used.
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