Assessment results reveal what present physical capabilities are. These results are also used for before and after comparison reports which are use to educate and motivate. It is important to understand that there are no good or bad scores on these assessments. They are merely indicators of the participant's present fitness capabilities. To establish baseline measurements.
Height is measured with shoes off, weight is taken in workout apparel.
To establish each participant's baseline blood pressure readings. To determine each participant's current lean muscle mass, body fat percentage, body water and metabolic rate which indicates the participant's ability to burn calories. The test is given on the Tanita Machine by stepping barefoot on the computer scales after data is entered into the Tanita. Participant will step up and down on an 8 inch step at a preset pace for 3 minutes. To determine range of motion of the hip girdle.