Fitness Assessment

The fitness assessment is done in order to provide you and I with baseline information. It is extremely valuable for developing your exercise program and to compare later as you progress, improve and your body changes over time.

If you are not in the program but would like to get a baseline for your fitness progression a private fitness assessment is available any time for $25.00. This is a good idea if you are planning on taking any of our drop-in classes.

Pre - assessment information:

• Wear comfortable clothing.
• Avoid a heavy meal, alcohol and caffeine for at least 3 hours before test.
• Drink plenty of fluids during the 24 hours preceding the test.
• Avoid strenuous exercise on the day of the test.
• Get plenty of sleep.

Components of a Fitness Assessment:

1. Assess resting heart rate and blood pressure *
2. Assess body composition (e.g. skinfolds, waist-to-hip ratio
and girths).
3. Assess cardiorespiratory fitness (3-Minute Step Test or
Rockport Walking Test).
4. Assess Muscular strength and/or endurance (e.g., push-up
and Partial curl-up test.)
5. Assess flexibility (e.g., Sit and Reach Test) and posture.
6. Assess balance

*Resting heart rate:

You will be here in a relaxed environment when we take this measurement. It is important for you to know that a true resting heart rate is obtained first thing in the morning when you are completely relaxed, before getting out of bed. Since even a true resting heart rate fluctuates, it is best to take measurements on three consecutive days and take the average. These tests are not for diagnostic/medical purposes but for assessment of fitness levels.