The Fair includes a health screening process to assess individual cardiovascular health as well as to identify other potential risk factors. The screening, which takes about an hour, covers cardiovascular risk analysis, cholesterol, percent body fat, resting blood pressure, heart rate, body mass index, height and weight, grip strength, submaximal aerobic capacity test and self-directed exercise program handouts, where appropriate, with counseling. The UB FIT program is designed to meet the fitness needs of individuals who are motivated toward the improvement of general health and well-being through exercise. The program's options feature physical fitness testing and fitness programming, in addition to health screening. It is available to all UB faculty, staff, retirees, alumni and the Buffalo community.
Choices range from the highly structured to self-directed exercise programs.
Individuals found to be at risk for cardiovascular disease will be directed into additional testing options such as physical fitness testing, functional capacity evaluation and medical evaluation. The program is jointly sponsored by the Division of Athletics, Department of Physical Therapy and Exercise Science, the Living Well Center and the UB Sports Medicine Institute. Appointments will be made at 15-minute intervals and registration and payment can be made at Recreation and Intramural Services. Room 130, Alumni Arena. Those who would like to take part in the Fitness Fair are advised to register early as spaces are limited.