Fitness Assessment
What is a Fitness Assessment?
A fitness assessment is a personal health and fitness appraisal of your current status (where you are now, providing a “baseline”) through a variety of questions and physical fitness tests.
Assessment results provide information to assist with goal setting for better health and well-being. Keep in mind – WHERE you are NOW is important to determine a plan of action to ensure success. Many people think they are ‘stuck’ in their current state and do not realize their own potential. We are here to help you set realistic and achievable goals, help you determine your potential, and assist you with a path to be successful.
Fitness Assessments are offered for a $20 fee and must be pre-arranged. We suggest you do this after orientation or attending an "ask a trainer" session.
For more information or to schedule your assessment, contact:
Lisa Martin, Fitness Director
Email: lisa.martin@csupueblo.edu
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What will be done at the assessment?
There are 5 components of fitness: (Assessments should address these areas.)
- Cardiorespiratory fitness
- Muscular strength
- Muscular endurance
- Flexibility
- Body composition
Your 'general' fitness assessment may include the following:
- Resting Hearth Rate and Blood Pressure
- Body Composition - Weight & Height measurements and BMI (Body Mass Index)
- can include girth measurements, skin fold measurements, waist-to-hip ratio
- Cardiorespiratory Fitness (aerobic fitness, i.e. 3-minute step test)
Other assessments that can also be done:
- Muscular Strength (leg press, bench press)
- Muscular Endurance (push-up test and abdominal curl-up test)
- Flexibility testing (sit and reach, low back, hip flexor, quadriceps, hamstrings, calves)
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How do I prepare for the assessment?
To prepare for your assessment, please follow these pre-test instructions:
- Wear comfortable clothing; perhaps something allowing for skin fold or measurements on bare skin.
- Wear proper footwear – supportive athletic shoes.
- Avoid a heavy meal, alcohol, and caffeine for 2-3 hours before the testing.
- If a smoker, avoid smoking at least 3 hours prior to assessment.
- Avoid strenuous or excitable activity prior to testing (for accurate blood pressure reading).
Please understand that all tests are voluntary and can be stopped at any time. If you feel any discomfort – physically or psychologically – inform the test administrator immediately.
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What happens after the assessment?
At the conclusion of your assessment, you'll receive personalized exercise and fitness recommendations to help you achieve your fitness goals. You can begin working out on your own or attend some of the Group Fitness Classes. If you are looking for more of a commitment to yourself, you can make an appointment for a Personal Training session.
Your records are kept confidential, but available. Additional fitness assessments should be done periodically to ensure gains are made and goals are being met.
