Evidence-Based Reference Data
Health & Fitness Norms
Peer-reviewed, published normative data from leading organizations including ACSM, NSCA, Cooper Institute, WHO, and AHA. Use these references to interpret your fitness assessment results.
12 norm tables • Showing male data
| Classification | 20-29 | 30-39 | 40-49 | 50-59 | 60+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Superior (>95th) | ≥57 | ≥52 | ≥49 | ≥47 | ≥42 |
| Excellent (75-95th) | 46-56 | 42-51 | 39-48 | 37-46 | 33-41 |
| Good (50-74th) | 41-45 | 37-41 | 34-38 | 32-36 | 28-32 |
| Average (25-49th) | 34-40 | 31-36 | 28-33 | 25-31 | 22-27 |
| Fair (10-24th) | 30-33 | 27-30 | 24-27 | 21-24 | 18-21 |
| Poor (<10th) | <30 | <27 | <24 | <21 | <18 |
Sources & Citations
- • American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM). ACSM\u2019s Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription, 11th Ed. Wolters Kluwer, 2022.
- • ACSM. ACSM\u2019s Health-Related Physical Fitness Assessment Manual, 6th Ed. Wolters Kluwer, 2021.
- • National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA). Essentials of Strength Training and Conditioning, 4th Ed. Human Kinetics, 2016.
- • Cooper Institute. Physical Fitness Assessments and Norms. Dallas, TX.
- • American Heart Association / American College of Cardiology. 2017 Guidelines for High Blood Pressure.
- • World Health Organization (WHO). Waist Circumference and Waist-Hip Ratio: Report of a WHO Expert Consultation, 2011.
- • Heyward, V.H. & Gibson, A.L. Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription, 8th Ed. Human Kinetics, 2019.
- • McGill, S.M. Low Back Disorders: Evidence-Based Prevention and Rehabilitation. Human Kinetics, 2015.