Fitness Review

Before starting out, a Fitness Review is a good way to establish your current fitness level. This is extremely useful in planning your exercise and health routine and monitoring your progress.

The fitness review includes a BMI; blood pressure, resting heart rate; muscle to fat ratio; lung function; aerobic fitness test; general strength and flexibility. A detailed report is provided along with feedback and recommendations. 60 minutes, £45

BMI (Body Mass Index) is the measure of weight in relation to height and identifying risk associated with being overweight.

High blood pressure has been linked to increased risk of heart disease and other illnesses. There are a number of causes of hypertension including family history and lifestyle factors.

Resting Heart Rate (RHR) is the number of times the heart contracts in 60 seconds and is measured in beats per minute (bpm). While genetically determined, RHR is affected by cardiorespiratory fitness along with other lifestyle factors which can be an important indicator of health and fitness.

Muscle to fat ratio determines body weight in relation to the amount of muscle, bone and fat tissues using bioimpedance analysis.

Lung Function (also called pulmonary function tests), evaluates how well your lungs work. The tests determine how much air your lungs can hold, how quickly you can move air in and out of your lungs and is a very useful fitness indicator.

Aerobic Fitness is the ability to perform vigorous exercise involving large muscle groups at moderate to high intensity for prolonged periods – a key measurement of fitness.

General strength is the measurement of static strength compared to average normal population values. This can be monitored for progress as well as address age related deterioration in strength and muscle mass.

Adequate levels of flexibility are needed to perform daily tasks and a lack of flexibility is associated with musculoskeletal injuries, this is a valuable component of health related fitness.

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For further details on any of the listed services please contact Wayne Johnson on 0121 414 2581 or w.johnson@bham.ac.uk.