star trac member assessment trends 2013

FITNESS ASSESSMENT

2013 TRENDS

FITNESS ASSESSMENT BENEFITS

Benchmarks clients current health status

Establishes strengths and weaknesses

Useful for tracking client progress

Allows for individualization of each clients program

COMPONENTS

Health History Analyze Risk Factors Establish need for physician's clearance if needed Client signs Informed Consent

MEASURING THE DATA

Body Composition

Cardiorespiratory Muscular Strength & Endurance Movement Assessment

BODY COMPOSITION ASSESSMENT

According to ACSM, “Essential fat is the minimal amount of fat necessary for normal physiological function.”

CARDIORESPIRATORY ASSESSMENT

Basic Step Test

STRENGTH ASSESSMENT

Can be assessed either isometrically or isotonically

“Stop thinking about things from a kinesiological standpoint.  Movements are movements.  Movements aren’t specific to one single muscle.  You need to move better if you want to improve function.” Gray Cook

MOVEMENT ASSESSMENT Benefits Athletes, First-Time Exercisers, Physical Therapy Patients

TOOLS, RESOURCES AND TRENDING

V02 Max Testing

“Stop "guessing" what paces you (your clients) should be training at or wondering what your true ability really is at the 5k or Marathon...V02 Max and Threshold Testing will identify those perimeters for you exactly, as well as give you your caloric needs and Target Heart Rates per effort level”

Sonja Friend-Uhl, Star Trac Master Trainer

TOOLS, RESOURCES AND TRENDING

Identify risk areas

“Integrating new members into a healthy lifestyle is an important focus of Visual Fitness Planner.” Daron Allen, President CEO Visual Fitness Planner

TOOLS, RESOURCES AND TRENDING

Reward effort

“We consciously developed the business model to where the user has to go in (to your facility).

We’re rewarding the frequency of visits back into the club.” Mike Leveque

TOOLS, RESOURCES AND TRENDING

Evaluate & correct inefficiencies

“It is our desire to take advantage of our understanding of the biomechanics of movement in order to translate these complexities of human function into simple and effective strategies and techniques.” Gary Gray

ASSESSMENT FREQUENCY

Every 4 weeks More often for highly obese clients

“If you’re not assessing, you’re guessing.” Paul Chek

ASSESSING AND TRACKING ALLOWS Monitor Progress Provides incentive - increases adherence

“Encourage exercise goal & progress monitoring by providing a means for

clients to easily track their own accomplishments.”

Dr.James Anessi

FITNESS ASSESSMENT IN THE NEWS

“Performing Posture Assessments to Become a Community Resource”MAY 2013

“Health Clubs with Corporate Fitness Programs Aim to Provide

Participants Better Testing and Assessments”APRIL 2013

FITNESS ASSESSMENT BEST PRACTICE:

System in place for initial assessment Scheduled Follow Ups with all clients Initial assessment benchmark for follow-up

Clients receive relevant and dynamic workouts

resulting in successful gains in strength, health and

wellness = Exercise Adherence =