I am curious about a true test of fitness. I had a debate with an accomplished friend this week about this subject. He is an accomplished marathon runner and I have a lifting background, he is 150# and I am 240#, so we have different perspectives. He dislikes any test that has a lifting component such as the pump and run (bench press and a 5k), and I disputed the the almost solely bodyweight ones such as triathlon, as it is unfair to the heavier competitors.
Does anyone else have any ideas? Please let me know.
I think the perfect test would include many facets such as power, endurance, strength, etc. Off the top of my head, an overhead shotput toss, 1 mile run,, metronome paced push ups, standing broad jump, pullups, and 200 meter sprint.
