Fitness Assessments

1. What is the purpose of a fitness assessment?

• A fitness assessment provides information about your current fitness level and compares this to the norms of people of the same age and gender.
• It allows you to develop an exercise program specific to your needs based off of the results.
• It motivates you to stick with the training program and retest to see your progress.
•  May identify health problems that could manifest during exercise.

2. What is involved in a fitness assessment?

• Heart rate and blood pressure assessment
• Body Fat analysis or BMI testing
• Aerobic fitness (bike or treadmill test)
• Muscular fitness (bench press, curl-up, and grip strength)
• Flexibility (sit-and-reach)

3. How do I prepare for a fitness assessment?

• Suggested attire would be shorts and a short sleeved T-shirt.
• Running, walking, or exercise shoes
• Avoid exercise within 12-24 hours prior to your assessment