FITNESS ASSESSMENT

Why have a fitness assessment?

• To assess current fitness level
• To help develop and establish an effective fitness program
• To identify potential areas of health or injury risk
• To establish goals and motivation
• To track and evaluate progress
• To establish a baseline of your current fitness level
• To identify your strengths and weaknesses in relation to your physical fitness.

What does a fitness assessment entail?
During your fitness assessment, you will participate in 9 tests:

• Resting blood pressure and heart rate.
• Height and weight.
• Cholesterol Check – measures Total and HDL cholesterol levels.
• Body Composition – compares lean body mass ratio to % body fat.
• Grip Strength – measures upper body strength.
• Push Up – measures upper body strength/endurance.
• Curl Up – measures abdominal strength/endurance.
• Sit and Reach – measures flexibility of back, hips, and legs.
• Treadmill Walking Test – measures cardiovascular fitness.

Fitness Assessment Preparation Guidelines

• Complete health history and get a physician’s release if required.
• Complete personal wellness profile.
• Wear appropriate clothing, exercise shorts and short sleeve T-shirt.
• Wear appropriate footwear, athletic type shoes.
• For cholesterol check: fast (no food) and eliminate drinks containing caffeine (coffee, tea, or soda) 6 hours prior to testing. Water is permitted
• Don’t drink alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to test.
• Don’t smoke 2 hours before test.
• Do not exercise vigorously the day of the test.

Please follow these important fitness assessment preparation guidelines. By doing so, this assures the results of your assessment are as accurate as possible. Your assessment will take approximately 30-45 minutes.

If you have any questions please contact:

Total Health
1810 N. Perkins Road
Stillwater, OK 74075
(405) 533-4348