Good luck: Bellamy says all the pressure's on Hayne Oct 3, 2009
Cayless will have a fitness test at Parramatta's final training run today, after the front-rower strained his hamstring early in last week's preliminary final win over the Bulldogs. Young prop Broderick Wright remains on standby, but the Storm are readying themselves for Cayless. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Correction officers’ union boss raps suit Oct 3, 2009
The president of the union of about 5,000 correction officers in Massachusetts yesterday denounced a federal civil rights lawsuit that alleges a physical fitness test used by the state prison system discriminates against female candidates for the job of officer ... The suit alleges that the fitness test disproportionately screens out women and is not job-related ... Some 107 of 182 female applicants, or less than 59 percent, passed the physical fitness test in 2007 and 2008, while 628 of 652... (Boston Globe)
Parra fan makes the pilgrimage for a cause Oct 3, 2009
Eels skipper Nathan Cayless faces a fitness test this afternoon on his injured hamstring. Nathan Hindmarsh will lead the team if Cayless is ruled out - but he's loath to do it. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ailing Eels fan puts cancer in the sin bin for one night Oct 3, 2009
The twist to the tale is that if the Eels captain Nathan Cayless fails his fitness test today on a hamstring strain, Hindmarsh will be the new skipper. If he gets his hands on the trophy he will see Oscar's fresh fingerprints. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ferguson downplays Owen injury Oct 3, 2009
Having passed a late fitness test Wednesday, Owen lasted just 20 minutes of the Champions League group stage match after aggravating a groin strain. Ferguson expected to be without the 29-year-old for three weeks, but now believes he will be fit for the first match after the international break on Oct. 17 against Bolton. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Soccer)
1st semi-final: England take on Aus today Oct 2, 2009
He will have a late fitness test ahead of the semi-final. A late decision will also be taken on wicket-keeper Matt Prior, who missed the last two games with illness. (India Times, India)
Double blow to England Oct 2, 2009
We gave him a fitness test today and he bowled at full pace in the nets but there are other factors like bending, running and fielding to be taken into consideration. Hes not 100 per cent fit at the moment but we want to give him a chance, Flower added. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Cayless still feeling strain but hopeful he'll line up Oct 2, 2009
Cayless said yesterday he remained on track to play in Sunday's grand final, and was confident the Eels could overcome the Storm even if he failed his fitness test tomorrow ... It's just a matter of how it holds up when it gets a bit fatigued during the fitness test, because there's no point going out there on Sunday if I haven't tested it out ... It's just a matter of doing the fitness test on Saturday - I either pass or I tear my hamstring again. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Nothing fun about waiting, for Mr Wright Oct 2, 2009
Wright is training with the Eels, revving himself up at the thought of letting rip in the grand final, salivating at the thought of performing an important role in an Eels premiership win - but all the expectation will come to nothing unless Nathan Cayless's hamstring goes twang at his fitness test tomorrow. WAITING, WAITING. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Owen's stoppage time goal clinches win over City Sep 21, 2009
The Argentina striker had been a doubt but passed a fitness test on Sunday morning on a knee injury sustained on international duty two weeks ago. Initially, he had to operate as the lone striker in front of a five-man midfield as Emmanuel Adebayor, who had scored in each of City's opening four wins, started a three-match suspension for his stamp on Robin van Persie last weekend. (The Star Online, Malaysia)
Our batsmen need to perform: MS Dhoni Sep 18, 2009
The one thing Dhoni was quite happy about was the news of opener Gautam Gambhir clearing the fitness test. Gambhir, who had suffered a groin injury in Sri Lanka, passed the test after physio Nitin Patel assessed him at the Bandra Kurla Complex in the afternoon. (India Times, India)
'We're one of the top contenders for CT' Sep 17, 2009
But now that the Indian team is getting ready to leave for South Africa for the Champions Trophy on Friday, Gambhir says he has recovered well from his groin injury and is confident about passing the fitness test on Thursday ... Since then, I am going through rehab and I'm confident of passing the fitness test. (India Times, India)
Thurston won't rush biggest decision of his career Sep 17, 2009
There'll be a strong fitness test done before we decide, and it's a big gamble to take a man that hasn't played a lot of footy at all and remember we're taking a limited squad and once you've taken the squad you can't add to it,'' coach Tim Sheens said. You've got to be real careful if you're going to take someone that might break down. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Titans desperadoes have the cattle, warns Anderson Sep 17, 2009
He faces a fitness test today for tomorrow's semi-final showdown with the Titans ... He's still got to get through a fitness test, so we'll see,'' Anderson said ... He faces a fitness test today for tomorrow's semi-final showdown with the Titans. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Civoniceva in doubt for Four Nations Sep 16, 2009
and if the fitness test is solid he will be considered. "If there is no Petero and no Pricey then there is a big chance for all of the props. The chance was always coming, the guys are getting no younger.". (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Burger adds to WP's woes Sep 16, 2009
The good news is that hooker Tiaan Liebenberg has passed a fitness test, after missing the last two games with a knee injury. Lock Anton van Zyl (ribs) and wing Tonderai Chavhanga (head) have both been cleared from serious injury - sustained in last Saturday's devastating 23-29 defeat to the Free State Cheetahs in Bloemfontein - although both sat out training on Monday. (iAfrica.com)
Finals run sparks $1m Eels windfall Sep 16, 2009
The 22-year-old will be given a fitness test tomorrow and if he comes through unscathed, Wright will be on standby to partner winger Luke Burt on Parramatta's left edge. Titans coach John Cartwright also recalled fullback William Zillman after a four-match ban for biting but named him on an extended bench. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Can Mark Pop A Surprise? Sep 15, 2009
I don t care if Slava got higher marks than everyone on some fitness test. That shows he s in shape. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Sports)
Quartet ready to stake their claims in the penultimate weekend Sep 14, 2009
Both times, however, the brilliant forward was quickly back in the action - his five goals in the qualifying final against the Magpies an emphatic fitness test. As for the Bulldogs, having been pushed around by St Kilda twice this year Eade at least has the advantage of playing hunter. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Adebayor and Toure brace for reunion with Arsenal Sep 12, 2009
Manchester City will be without Carlos Tevez, who suffered a knee injury playing for Argentina, while Robinho is trying to overcome a knock and must face a fitness test. AFP. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
De Gois passed fit, but is still doubtful Sep 12, 2009
NEWCASTLE hooker Isaac De Gois remains doubtful he will be fit to play in Saturday's NRL qualifying final with the Bulldogs despite passing a thorough fitness test on his injured knee yesterday. De Gois and second-rower Zeb Taia (shoulder) were both given the green light to face the Bulldogs in the must-win clash at ANZ Stadium, but the former Cronulla rake says he his knee may not recover from the full-contact session after less than a week of physiotherapy. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Manly let Lyon out of the bag with training run Sep 11, 2009
Lima took part in the Storm's final training session yesterday, and did not experience any problems when he engaged in some contact work as a fitness test towards the end. Hep Cahill is expected to be the player to make way for Lima on the bench. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
After losing the shield, it's left to Moore to defend troops Sep 5, 2009
The Herald understands powerhouse Panthers prop Petero Civoniceva may make a shock return against Newcastle tomorrow and will undergo a fitness test today at training. The veteran Queensland and Australian metre-eater tore his big-toe tendon off the bone in the second State of Origin match on June 24. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Wenger: Eduardo charge a witch-hunt Aug 29, 2009
The Spaniard had been rated 50-50 after missing the Champions League victory over Celtic in midweek but failed a fitness test yesterday. Agencies. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Broncos boosted by Folau's return Aug 28, 2009
Roosters centre Setaimata Sa will have a fitness test today on a leg injury and is rated only a 50-50 chance of playing. If he is ruled out, Ben Jones is likely to slot into the centres, with Nick Kouparitsas to join the bench. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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Then they must pass an Oregon-sanctioned physical fitness test, which includes an obstacle course. The remaining candidates who are not weeded out then move on to the interview board phase and extensive history and background checks. (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
McManus eager for last-round comeback Aug 25, 2009
" McManus said he was no chance of playing against the Raiders in Canberra next Monday but planned to continue running this week and, if the injury improves, he will progress to simulated game activities at training and prepare for a fitness test next week. "I'll do a week of straight-line running then I've got to be able to do everything I'm expected to do on the wing jumping, change of direction, tackling," he said. "There's a bit of fluid sitting there at the moment which is restricting my... (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Hamlin, luge search slide into Utica Aug 23, 2009
NICOLE L. CVETNIC / Observer-Dispatch Katie Shelhamer, 13, of Coldbrook prepares to jump as far as she can during a fitness test for the USA Luge Slider Search on Cornelia Street, Saturday, August 22, 2009 in Utica. By ANNE DELANEY Observer-Dispatch Posted Aug 22, 2009 @ 06:41 PM Last update Aug 22, 2009 @ 10:10 PM. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Ky. Marine recruit dies during training exercise Aug 22, 2009
U.S. Marine Corps officials say Adrien E. Augustin, 20, of Covington, collapsed after completing his final physical fitness test Monday morning. Medical officials on the scene administered CPR before Augustin was transported to Beaufort Memorial Hospital by ambulance. (FOX19.com, OH)
Marine Recruit, 20, Collapses, Dies After Fitness Test Aug 22, 2009
20-Year-Old Marine Recruit From Kentucky Collapses, Dies After Fitness Test - Fitness - FOXNews ... 20-Year-Old Marine Recruit From Kentucky Collapses, Dies After Fitness Test ... He collapsed after finishing a physical fitness test and was pronounced dead at a Beaufort hospital. (Fox News)
Cooper back in the frame for Dragons Aug 21, 2009
Canberra have lost a representative forward in Tom Learoyd-Lahrs (hamstring) but may gain another in David Shillington, who had a fitness test on a pectoral problem last night. Centre Joel Monaghan (knee) was also due to have a fitness test ... Bulldogs coach Kevin Moore is confident Jarrad Hickey (concussion) and fullback Luke Patten (ankle) will play against the Roosters on Monday night, although Michael Hodgson will have a fitness test on a calf complaint today. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
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"With the economy the way it is, the numbers usually go up," said Police Chief Thomas Jennings as groups of men and women pumped through pushups and crunched through sit-ups as part of the department's physical fitness test Tuesday morning ... yakyak wrote on Aug 20, 2009 1:32 PM:" I was at this testing and there were very few minorities that came to try to test. Maybe three black males no black females. I would say there was about 15-20 women for the fitness test and at the written test I... (Waterloo Courier, IO)
More bodies, new faces Aug 20, 2009
She had the players complete a fitness test as the preseason began. The team has already been retested so they can see their improvement. (Herald Online, SC -- Sports)
OBAMACARE OVERREACH: POLICING OUR LIVES Aug 14, 2009
The military has to pass a physical fitness test each year. Why not make this mandatory for all citizens. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Anderson shrugs off Langer jibes Aug 13, 2009
James Anderson is put through a fitness test by his county Lancashire this week ... James Anderson is put through a fitness test by his county Lancashire this week ... James Anderson is put through a fitness test by his county Lancashire this week. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Ahead of I-Day, Dhoni's men left unguarded Aug 11, 2009
But on Monday, even as injured pace spearhead Zaheer Khan became the latest top cricketer to express strong concerns about security issues relating to the clause, eight other players, including skipper MS Dhoni, went through a staid fitness test at the Ferozeshah Kotla sans police protection ... The lack of adequate security arrangements at the Ferozeshah Kotla even as top Indian players, including skipper MS Dhoni, went through a fitness test, was shocking. (India Times, India)
Sanders shocked by political accusations Aug 7, 2009
Friday August 07, 2009. James Sanders wonders why his rivals question his closeness to Mayor Mike Bloomberg. (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Soccer Team Reports To Campus; Preps For Fall Practice Aug 7, 2009
The Bulldogs will begin their grueling practice schedule Friday with an 8 a.m., fitness test ... On Friday morning, the team will partake in an 8 a.m., fitness test, before undergoing an 11-v-11 training session in the afternoon. (Samfordsports.com)
Fall Practice Begins for Wyoming Soccer Aug 7, 2009
Fitness test were held this morning with practice later in the day. "I was pleased to see that the players came in prepared and did a great job in the fitness tests this morning," said Wyoming head coach. (Wyomingathletics.com)
Soward keeps quiet over rumours he'll be rested Aug 7, 2009
Gold Coast's Chris Walker will have a final fitness test today. If he is ruled fit, he will travel to Auckland for Sunday's clash with the Warriors. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Cooper raring to go Aug 6, 2009
Cooper hasn't played since suffering a bruised heel during St George Illawarra's 48-18 hiding of Manly on July 12 and his comeback for the CUA Stadium tussle hinges on a fitness test today. The 30-year-old and New Zealand lock Jeremy Smith - who has been out since May with an ankle injury - were named on an extended six-man bench for the round 22 game. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
League experiment flops for ARU Aug 5, 2009
Tuqiri was sent home from a Wallabies' training camp in January 2007 for failing a fitness test and a few months later was banned for two matches and fined $20,000 dollars for registering an alcohol reading at a team breath test. Sailor, 35, who is now resurrecting his playing career with National Rugby League pacesetters St George Illawarra, was banished from rugby union after testing positive for cocaine after playing for the NSW Waratahs in 2006. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
People Profile--Hackemack: NASA medic, musician played ‘first space polka’ Aug 4, 2009
For the next seven years until roughly age 30 Gene would be intensely involved, in tandem with NASA flight surgeons, in giving every imaginable type of health and fitness test to these NASA astronauts who would pioneer America s five visits to the moon. And, of course, this included such basic but important tasks as monitoring the vital signs of these U.S. spacemen as they became the first moonwalkers now a distant 40 years ago (it was on July 20, 1969 that Neal Armstrong s first word was... (Brenham Banner, TX)
SISTERS IN THE BROTHERHOODS Aug 2, 2009
Decades later, she had a similar reaction when she and 90 other women took the FDNY's physical fitness test -- and failed. "This was very odd, because I had been training very hard . . . I was in great shape," Berkman said later. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Rohan Connolly Alan Richardson has put a missed premiership behind him to forge a successful coaching career. Read more Aug 1, 2009
Pumped full of pain-killers, he fronted up for a searching fitness test with Magpie coach Leigh Matthews with 10,000 fans looking on as the Pies conducted their final training session. For a brief moment, he appeared to have got through. (The Age, Australia)
Former Needham resident to compete in Triathlon World Championships Aug 1, 2009
Former Needham resident Lucas Caron s trip to the 2009 Triathlon World Championships began when he took a fitness test at the Pollard Middle School upon entering the sixth grade. I was pretty out of shape, Caron said. (Needham Tab, MA)
Schumacher to replace Massa at Ferrari Jul 30, 2009
ROME: Seven times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher will replace injured driver Felipe Massa at Ferrari if he passes a fitness test, the team said on Wednesday ... Seven times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher will replace injured driver Felipe Massa at Ferrari if he passes a fitness test, the team said on Wednesday. (India Times)
M. Schumacher backs to F1 from retirement Jul 30, 2009
ROME, July 30 (Xinhua) -- Formula One team Ferrari announced Wednesday that Michael Schumacher could be back on track to replace injured driver Felipe Massa if the seven times world champion passes a fitness test. "Ferrari intends to entrust Michael Schumacher with Felipe Massa's car for as long as the Brazilian driver is not able to race," read a statement of the Italian team. (Xinhuanet, China)
Schuey to make comeback to replace Brazilian Jul 30, 2009
ROME: Seven times Formula One world champion Michael Schumacher will replace injured driver Felipe Massa at Ferrari if he passes a fitness test, the team said yesterday. The German, now 40-years-old, retired from Formula One at the end of 2006. (The Star Online, Malaysia -- Sports)
Stuart talks hurt Barrett into saying no to Roos Jul 28, 2009
There might be some good news on the horizon for the Sharks, with lock Paul Gallen to have a fitness test today in his bid to return from a shoulder injury when Cronulla play Parramatta on Sunday. Centre Matt Wright, injured in an alleged crusher tackle by Melbourne prop Jeff Lima, was also cleared of any lingering damage. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Lame Bulldogs bitten by a stray Mortimer Jul 26, 2009
The prop had a fitness test an hour before kick-off just to play because of a hip injury. Or something like a fitness test. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
MT soldier wins 'Best Warrior' contest Jul 24, 2009
William Ritter says the challenge included a 10K march with 70 pounds of gear, day and night land navigation and shooting range qualifications, timed essays, hand-to-hand combat and an Army physical fitness test. Butler will compete against active duty and National Guard soldiers in the Army's best warrior competition this fall. (Montana Standard, MT)
Good reasons to curb smoking among military Jul 24, 2009
Smokers don't perform as well on fitness test. They miss more work. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Three Forks soldier competing to become U.S. Army’s best Jul 24, 2009
Other tests included day and night land navigation, shooting, timed essays, hand-to-hand combat and an Army physical fitness test. He bested 24 other Reserve soldiers to finish and win the competition, said Maj. (Helena Independent Record, MT)
Dustin Grilc Jul 21, 2009
To complete the course, soldiers must complete the Army Physical Fitness Test, with a minimum of 60 points in each event, M-16 weapon qualification, tactical foot marches, tactical field and situational training, and the land navigation course. Grilc is the son of Dave Grilc of DePue and the grandson of Joe Grilc of DePue. (Princeton Bureau County Republican, IL)
Paradis excited to be a Cane Jul 16, 2009
"Paradis scored 19 goals and had 31 assists last season for the Cataractes. He then had 12 points in 21 playoff games, scoring two game-winners in leading his team to the QMJHL finals before losing in the seventh game."And let's not forget about his shot," Rutherford said.Paradis registered the hardest shot at the CHL's Top Prospects game last year -- 95.7 mph."As his accuracy gets better he should develop into an even better offensive player," Rutherford said.Paradis has been listed at both... (News & Observer -- Sports)
Contractors scholarship breaks new ground Jul 11, 2009
Mark consistently scores 290 out of 300 in the Army Physical Fitness Test, and Peterson Dela Cruz Jr. helps feel the homeless on Los Angeles skid row and reads to students as part of the L.A. Reading to Kids program. Lynell Wright, the daughter of U ilani and Erwin Wright, was unable to accept her $1,000 scholarship in person since she was tied up with summer school at the Brigham Young University in Provo, Utah, where she is a senior majoring in Electrical Engineering. (Lihue Garden Island, HA)
Cats pay high price for loss as Ablett joins lengthy list onsideline Jul 11, 2009
Meanwhile, Essendon midfielder Jobe Watson is a near certainty to return for today's game against Sydney after successfully completing a fitness test on his ankle yesterday. Essendon's football operations manager, Paul Hamilton, said a decision on whether Watson would play would be left until the last minute. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Trading volleys Jul 10, 2009
However, Walsh warned, the opening tournament, which packs a number of matches into just two days, will be a fitness test for the new team. "Fatigue could be an issue," she said. (USA Today -- Sports)
Guv sends firefighters north Jul 5, 2009
The firefighters in question are federally certified for the work, having passed a 40-hour firefighting class and physical fitness test. All of DCR s 34 full-time and 53 seasonal firefighters have taken the 40-hour course. (Littleton Independent, MA)
Stevens a casualty as Blues wield axe Jul 2, 2009
Pendlebury was put through a fitness test on Thursday morning. Shannon Cox and Chris Dawes were dropped. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Sport)
Marlborough firefighter helping battle Canadian wildfires Jul 1, 2009
The firefighters headed north are federally certified, having passed a 40-hour firefighting class and physical fitness test. Sullivan said the state crew is called a "type 2 hand crew," and will work on the fire line building fire breaks, securing fire perimeters, containing fires and protecting structures. (Marlborough Enterprise, MA)
South Africa: Bafana Coach Believes in Mandela Magic Jun 25, 2009
Santana will be crossing his fingers that striker Bernard Parker -- who scored the two goals that Bafana have managed so far in the tournament -- passes a late fitness test this morning after pulling out of training with an injury yesterday morning. Be the first to. (allAfrica.com)
Fitness Test Yourself for Muscle Im... Jun 20, 2009
Fitness Test Yourself for Muscle Imbalances. Fitness Test Yourself for Muscle Imbalances ... Fitness testing for muscle imbalance is a necessary ingredient of any successful exercise program. (Suite101.com)
Ready for a hot time Jun 18, 2009
Friday the firefighters will be in Philomath working on hose lay and taking a work fitness test at the high school track and Philomath Middle School. Firefighters must be able to carry a 45-pound pack for three miles in less than 45 minutes, Erdmann said. (Corvallis Gazette Times, OR)
