This 30 minute session will include a discussion of any physical or medical considerations including a suggested program emphasis. Also included with your consult is a short sequence of tests designed to make you aware of your current fitness status. This procedure is recommended for all first time participants but is available to all members.

Physical/ Medical Considerations
A brief discussion concerning your exercise and medical history will help to facilitate your exercise program.

Resting Blood Pressure & Pulse
Using standard measurement techniques these cardiovascular (CV) index markers are useful in quantifying your current (CV) fitness level.

Body Fat Assessment (bodyfat check)
Through the use of several skinfold measurements, we are able to estimate your percent body fat. Percent body fat is a valuable progress marker when monitoring your fitness related weight changes.

Target Heart Rate
Using a target heart rate formula, we are able to approximate your training heart rates for a recommended cardiovascular workload.

Equipment Orientation:

A qualified fitness instructor will guide you through a standard circuit of exercises, while demonstrating the safe and effective fundamentals of proper training techniques. This session will require approximately one (1) hour and will need to be scheduled in advance. Follow-up appointments are also available.

Strength Equipment
During this portion of the orientation you will be instructed on proper body alignment, seat positioning and recommended weight for each piece of prescribed weight training equipment. These values will be logged on a personal workout card and filed for your convenience. Proper breathing, speed of movement and effective range-of-motion will also be addressed.

Cardiovascular Equipment
This segment of your orientation will also include operational guidelines for the prescribed cardiovascular pieces, i.e., bike, treadmill, stepper or any of the different variations. Workload adjustment, body mechanics and program variations will also be detailed.

PERSONAL TRAINING

One-On-One Training:

A professionally certified trainer will work with your specific program needs on either a regular basis, or as a consultant on a periodic basis. Each appointment will be scheduled in advance. Whatever frequency you choose, a personal trainer can ensure a higher degree of success with your fitness goals and objectives. Personal trainers work with people of all ages and are capable of eliminating excuses, educating with proper technique and motivating your continued progress. In addition to a personal fitness consultation, you also receive the following.

Individual Attention
Reinforcement & Motivation
Nutritional Guidance
Innovative Training Techniques
Weakness Specific Training

Our personal training services are administered one-on-one by our highly trained and nationally certified personnel. Our trainers are also certified by our in-house exercise physiologists. The emphasis is placed on individual fitness programming, going far beyond the basic operational questions related to equipment orientation.

Five Steps To Personal Fitness
STEP 1- Our manager of personal training will assist you in selecting a staff trainer that will best meet your needs. Matching personalities can also play an important role in reaching your fitness goals.

STEP 2- This step is the assessment stage where a staff exercise physiologist will test your current fitness levels. This data is necessary in order to address physical weaknesses and to be used as a benchmark of your progress.

STEP 3- Here we establish appropriate and realistic goals along with designing a plan to reach those goals. Your appointments are scheduled and your training begins.

STEP 4- This is the progression of your fitness plan. Your trainer will continually but cautiously increase the demand of your program while keeping you focused on your health and fitness goals.

STEP 5- This stage of your program will involve a retest and comparative analysis with your initial assessment. With this data you'll be able to determine your programs effectiveness and how much longer you will need to reach your goals.

FITNESS TESTING

As an important addition to our fitness programs, we also offer a comprehensive fitness assessment package. These assessments, developed by our exercise physiologists, are structured so that we can give you the personal information you need to address your weaknesses and gauge your progress. These tests are private and the information we gather is confidential. Your data is stored on our computer database so that we may accurately track your progress over time.

Fitness Assessment:

This procedure of tests and measurements will require approximately 45 min. of evaluation and will include a full personalized report on your current fitness level. After the initial evaluation, you become eligible for a Re-test and comparative analysis. (This offer is good for up to 120 days post initial testing.)

1. Comprehensive Health & Exercise History
2. Fitness Goals Profile
3. Fitness Data Collection
Body Fat Analysis
Aerobic Capacity
Work and Rest Blood Pressure Response
Upper and Lower Body Muscle Strength
Arm and Trunk Muscle Endurance
Back/ Hamstring & Shoulder Range-of- Motion
Muscle Girth Measurements
4. Test Data Analysis
5. Personalized Fitness Report
6. Re-test Comparative Analysis

Body Fat Testing:

Bodyfat Check: A skinfold technique used as a standard in the fitness industry that is quick and easy.

With the following 2 methods a detailed report is offered along with an accurate computer data comparison scheduled for a later date.

7-Site Skinfold Technique
Caliper measurement and analysis of your body composition utilizing a 7-site skinfold techniques for increased accuracy and reliability.

Bioimpedance:
An accurate method for determining body composition without the inconvenience or embarrassment of skinfold techniques.

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