Screening measures (PAR-Q)

• Used to determine the safety of participation
• Participants unable to safely participate will be referred for medical follow up
• Click Here for PAR-Q survey

Cardiorespiratory endurance measures

• Resting and exercise blood pressures
• Resting, exercise and recovery heart rates
• Exercise sub maximal workloads on appropriate equipment
• Estimates of maximum Oxygen utilization (the best measure of fitness)
• Determination of best exercise type and intensity for personal needs
• Rating of perceived exertion (RPE)
• Estimate of Anaerobic Threshold

Body Composition measures

• Height, Weight, Body Mass Index
• Various anthropometry measures (circumferences, bone size, skinfolds)
• Determination of percent fat and recommended weight
• Hydrostatic (Under Water) Weighing

Strength measures

• Handgrip strength in relation to body weight
• Any other strength measures specific to job or recreational needs
• Determine need for strength related exercises

Flexibility measures

• Low back and hamstring range of motion
• Any other flexibility measure specific to job or recreational needs
• Determine joint range of motion deficiencies and stretching exercises.

Muscular endurance measures

• Timed abdominal sit ups
• Any other endurance measures specific to needs
• Determine fatigue levels and exercises to improve endurance