Weight/Cardio
Equipment Orientations
Learn how to safely use various pieces of fitness equipment. Our trained Weight/Cardio Supervisors will demonstrate how to use weight machines, free weights, cardio equipment, and other fitness tools. Additionally, our Weight/Cardio Supervisors will educate members how to use a workout log to track exercise progress making for more effective workout sessions. No appointment necessary. Just ask for a equipment orientation at the weight/cardio desk (located in the back of the weight room) and a Weight/Cardio Supervisor will be happy to assist.
Fitness Assessments
Fitness Assessments: Our knowledgeable Weight/Cardio Supervisors can provide members with GENERAL or COMPREHENSIVE fitness assessments. Below are descriptions of what is included in the different fitness assessments.
GENERAL
- Blood pressure check
- Percent body fat analysis
- Girth measurements (hips, waist, abdomen, arm, thigh, calf)
*This assessment takes appoximately 10 minutes and no appointment is ncessary.
COMPREHENSIVE
- Blood pressure check
- Percent body fat analysis
- Girth measurements (hips, waist, abdomen, arm, thigh, calf)
- Cardiorespiratory endurance assessment (YMCA 3-minute step test)
- Muscular endurance assessment (Push-up and curl-up test)
- Flexibility assessment (Sit and Reach test)
- Resting heart rate
- Education regarding target heart rate training zones
*This assessment takes appoximately 30 minutes to complete and must be scheduled at least 1 hour in advnace at the weight/cardio desk. Also, a completion of a PAR-Q questionnaire is required before any testing can be performed.