First, it allows the Fitness Center staff to objectively evaluate your present level of physical fitness. This information is helpful in assessing your needs, setting goals, and developing an effective exercise program. The second purpose is to regularly monitor your progress and make any necessary modifications to help you achieve your fitness goals. The IFA is free with membership and can be repeated as often as you wish. Aerobic fitness refers to the ability of the body to take in, transport, and utilize oxygen in the working muscles.
Muscular strength is the maximal amount of force that a muscle group can exert at one time.
A handgrip dynamometer will be used to estimate your muscular strength. This is a reliable measure of your hand-grip strength as your training progresses. Muscular endurance is the ability of a group of muscles to exert a submaximal force numerous times. Flexibility refers to the range of motion around a joint. Low back pain is prevalent among adult men and women.