What's your fitness level?

What is a fitness assessment?
It is an hour long fitness appraisal designed to thoroughly evaluate all aspects of your health related physical fitness.  During the appraisal a certified professional will administer series of scientifically based standardized testing protocols which will help to evaluate your body composition, cardiovascular and musculoskeletal fitness.  You will receive the same tests as professional athletes and first response units do.  The assessment will allow us to set your benchmark data so that we can monitor and modify the program as you progress.  The results of this appraisal will also determine the design and direction of your exercise program so you can achieve your goals and receive most benefits. 

Fitness Appraisal Details
Screening

• PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire)
• Consent Form-Adult
• Resting blood pressure
• Resting heart rate
  
  Body Composition
• Standing height
• Body mass (weight)
• Waist girth
• Skinfold measurements using laboratory grade calipers
  
  Aerobic Fitness
• The modified Canadian Aerobic Fitness Test (mCAFT)
• Post-exercise heart rate
• Post-exercise blood pressure
  
  Musculoskeletal Fitness 
• Push-ups (upper body strength)
• Flexibility
• Partial curl-ups (abdominal strength)
• Vertical jump (leg strength)

Please note that the components of the assessment will be modified to accommodate individual circumstances.

Preliminary Instructions
Please adhere to the following conditions for the appraisal:

Dress Requirements: Shorts or loose pants and short-sleeved or sleeveless shirt. Running shoes are the recommended footwear.

Food and Beverages: Do not eat for at least two hours prior to your appraisal.  Also refrain from drinking caffeine beverages for two hours and alcoholic drinks six hours prior to the appraisal.

Smoking: Do not smoke during the two hours prior to the appraisal.

Physical Activity:  Strenuous physical activity should be avoided for six hours prior to the appraisal.

NOTE:
Failing to adhere to the above conditions may affect your results negatively. 

• Consent form must be completed, signed and submitted to the appraiser, along with the completed PAR-Q, at the time of testing.  The form must also be witnessed at the time of signing and the witness must be of the age of majority and independent of the person administering the appraisal.
• For under the age of majority and living with a parent/guardian, you must have the Youth Consent Form completed, signed by your parent/guardian and submitted to the appraiser, along with the completed PAR-Q, at the time of the appraisal.