Fitness Assessments (ON-SITE)

On the scheduled day of the fitness assessment, OHS will provide professional and medically trained staff to administer the fitness component of the health risk assessment. The fitness assessment will take 12-15 minutes per participant and comfortable workout clothing should be worn. Participants are encouraged to wear loose fitting clothing and appropriate shoes for the evaluation. OHS provides privacy screens for confidentiality.

Components of the fitness assessment include:

  1. Height & Weight
  2. Blood Pressure Reading
  3. Body Composition
  4. Aerobic Fitness Test
  5. Abdominal Strength Test
  6. Flexibility Test
  7. Others As Needed...

Height

We will record the participant's height in feet and inches. The height is used to determine recommended body weight with other clinical factors.

Weight

We will weigh and record the participants using a Tanita Weight Scale that measures weight to a tenth of a pound.

Blood Pressure Reading

We will measure and record the participant's blood pressure using manual blood pressure readings. We do not use electronic blood pressure measuring devices.

Body Composition

We will measure and record the participant's body composition using a Lange Skinfold Caliper. This technique estimates the amount of fat deposited under the skin by measuring folds of skin at various sites.

We use a 3 site measurement called (UML) which stands for upper, middle and lower. This is the most commonly used method for body fat measurement. It has superlative accuracy because it measures fat in the upper, middle and lower body.

Men - Chest, Abdomen, Thigh
Women - Triceps, Hip, Thigh

Aerobic Fitness Test

We will measure and record the participant's aerobic capacity.

The STEP FIT test uses an eight inch step. The participant steps 19 steps per minute for three minutes at a rate of 76 beats per minute. At the end of three minutes we will check the resting pulse and record the measurement.

Participants have the option of performing this test with another person or individually. Privacy screens are provided for all participants.

Abdominal Strength Test

We will measure and record the total number of abdominal curl-ups the participant completes in one minute. The abdominal curl-up is a safe alternative to sit-ups when testing for abdominal strength and endurance.

The abdominal curl-up is executed by the subject laying on their back with knees bent, arms fully extended on floor at their side, palms down. The participant then raises head and shoulders from the mat, sliding hands forward. The hands must slide at least 3 inches to qualify for a successful curl-up.

Privacy screens are provided for all participants.

Flexibility Test

We will measure and record the total inches in the sit and reach test.

The sit and reach test measures flexibility of the major joints, back, hips and legs. The subjects sit with legs extended, feet against the box. They lean forward, reaching with arms as far as possible, without flexing the knees. Flexibility is measured by how far the finger tips reach on the ruler attached to the box.