Archon Assessments
Archon works on the basis of having standardised testing through its range of assessments which include the categories of strength, power, agility, aerobic, anaerobic and bodyweight tests. Each assessment has been rigorously created alongside experts within each of their fields to ensure there is a standardised methodology to each criteria. In order to successfully complete any of the assessments, you and your clients must adhere to the criteria otherwise scores will be void.
Fitness
Power
Agility
Strength
Bodyweight
Fitness
These are a combination of aerobic and anaerobic assessments. Anaerobic features short, fast assessments that will tell you everything you need to know about how good you and your clients are and, what is needed to get better. Aerobic assessments will measure the engine of the individual, pure and simple.
500M Row
High power output and anaerobic endurance. Use the ideal stroke rate and drag to reach peak power with as little drop off as possible throughout.
30/30 Row
60 Yard Shuttle
Accelerate to a line 5 yards ahead, make contact then return to the start line. Repeat to a line 10 yards and 15 yards away – combining for a total of 60 yards.
3 Minute Cycle
30 Second Wattbike
A test of pure power output measured in wattage per kilogram of bodyweight. Cycle as hard and as fast as possible for 30 seconds on a Wattbike.
10km Run
The 10km is a test of aerobic endurance, pacing and control. The assessment can be done on a treadmill (curved or flat) or outside on a track or via GPS.
10 Minute Cycle
The 10-minute cycle assessment is a test of aerobic endurance measured in wattage per kilogram of bodyweight and requires cycling for 10 minutes.
1 Mile Walk
The mile is a test of endurance, pacing and control. The technique requires one foot to remain in contact with the surface at all times for validation.
5km Run
The assessment is simply a case of covering 5km or 3.1 miles in as short a time as possible. The better the technique, the better the end time.
2km Row
The 2km row assessment is a test of aerobic endurance, pacing and consistency. The assessment will require both physical and mental preparation.
Power
Ever wondered if you or your clients are built for power rather than strength, endurance or speed? Find out now.
6 Second Wattbike
The 6-second cycle assessment is a test of pure power output measured in wattage per kilogram of bodyweight. Cycle as hard as possible for 6 seconds.
The 40
The 40-yard dash is an assessment of pure power and acceleration. Run as fast as possible covering 40-yards or 36.58m in the shortest time.
The Leap
The Jump
The jump itself is a countermovement jump, move the body from a static standing position into a partial squat before powering off the ground.
Agility
Testing the speed at which an individual can react and change direction.
T Test
The T is an assessment of directional change speed with elements of acceleration, deceleration and turning. The overall aim is to improve athletic ability.
The 505
The 505 is an assessment of agility and change of direction speed. You will be able to find out individual turn around time/speed, critical for sports performance.
The L20
The L20 is an athletic assessment based on components of agility and change of direction speed. It involves two separate 180-degree turns over 20 meters.
Strength
This section isn’t about how many plates an individual can stack onto the bar or how much it bends. It’s about finding out whether they can improve, and if so, by how much.
RSD - Relative Strength Deadlift
In terms of the Deadlift we think Bret Contreras said it best, “If you think lifting weights is dangerous, try being weak. Being weak is dangerous”.
RSSQ - Relative Strength Squat
Relative to bodyweight, the squat separates the trained from the untrained, the mobile from the immobile and the functional from the inoperative.
RSSN - Relative Strength Snatch
The snatch is simply the action of lifting the barbell from the ground to overhead in one continuous motion. This sounds much easier than it is!
RSC - Relative Strength Clean
RSB - Relative Strength Bench
RSPP - Relative Strength Push Press
The Push Press is one of the finest movements in existence, using small amounts of full body momentum allows for higher weight loads.
Bodyweight
True strength can often be related to ones ability to manipulate ones own bodyweight against gravity. So with that in mind we have a number of bodyweight assessments for you to test your true strength against, once you have mastered your bodyweight then throwing some weights around the gym will seem easier than it ever has before.
Chin Up
Pull Up
Press Up
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