Fitness assessments are a key component in starting an effective exercise program and can be an invaluable tool for tracking your progress. The results of your fitness evaluation will provide you with extensive feedback on your current health and fitness levels, will highlight areas where improvement is needed, and will identify realistic targets based on your overall fitness goals. Fitness assessments at SPEED Institute, depending on your needs, may include the following:
The Body Composition and Wellness Evaluation is a comprehensive evaluation of your overall health and fitness. At completion of the evaluation we provide you with a detailed report of your results and how they compare to average population as well as to recommended values. These baseline values are critical in determining the overall success of your fitness and wellness regime. This evaluation is performed with the Bodystat 1500MDD Dual Frequency Body Composition and Wellness Monitor using proven Bioelectrical Impedance techniques.
The report consists the following components:
Fat %
Fat Weight
Lean %
Lean weight
Total body weight
Water %
Total body water
Optimal Ranges of each of the above and of total body weight
Dry Lean Weight
Basal Metabolic Rates
BMR/Body Weight
BMI (body mass index) and Normal Range
Waist/Hip ratio
Est metabolic rate at rest
Est. average energy levels required
This screen, performed by a board-certified physiotherapist, is used to identify muscular imbalances, ascertain variations or limitations in movement patterns/ range of motion and to identify potential risks for injury with increased activity levels. This information is then used to determine the appropriate exercise prescription to address the findings.
If a current injury has curtailed your training, our physiotherapist can assess the problem area and prescribe a rehabilitative exercise program. Our physiotherapist will also provide specific guidelines to your SPEED trainer so your individual program is designed safely around your injured area. The ability to continue training will prevent the overall deconditioning that often occurs during the recovery phase from injury.
The initial nutrition consultation is performed by our Registered Dietitian and includes a complete evaluation of your dietary habits. This information is used to identify potential deficiencies in your diet, the effects of your diet on energy levels, meal timing and composition, as well as suitability of your diet for the support of an exercise program and its increased energy demands.
Nutritional strategies/plans to help you reach your body weight goal are also examined. SPEED’s dietitian can assist you in understanding your metabolic needs whether your goal is weight loss, weight maintenance or building muscle mass. SPEED also provides individualized meal plans tailored to your specific caloric requirements to ensure your dietary plan is optimal in supporting your wellness goals.
SPEED is dedicated to helping athletes of all abilities succeed in meeting their performance goals. We have created an integrated, athlete-focused approach to assessing and monitoring athletic performance with a series of performance tests that can be evaluated and tracked over time for improvement.
Performance tests include but are not limited to the following:
+ Vertical Jump test
+ Seated Chest Pass
+ Standing Broad Jump
+ VO2max testing
+ NSCA T-Test (Agility)
+ Strength and muscular endurance testing
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