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Why have a body and fitness assessment?

To determine a body assessment baseline that is use to measure weekly progress;
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 this assessment measure?

Body composition
Cardiorespiratory Endurance
Muscular Strength
Muscular Endurance
Flexibility

Body Composition

Determining Ideal Body Weight

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Note: The BMI gives particularly inaccurate information with regard to individuals with above-average lean muscle mass, classifying such individuals as "overweight" or "obese" despite the fact that their body fat percentage would indicate they are in excellent physical condition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Body_fat_percentage).

Determining % of Body Fat

Determining Waist-to-Hip Ratio

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Note: Research shows that people with "apple-shaped" bodies (with more weight around the waist) face more health risks than those with "pear-shaped" bodies who carry more weight around the hips.

Fitness Assessment