Health and Fitness Assessments“MicroFit”: A detailed computerized printout addressing an individual's heart rate and blood pressure during resting and exercise periods. A cardiovascular evaluation will be conducted at sub-maximal levels. Oxygen uptake, pulmonary lung function, height, and weight recommendations, flexibility, body composition, muscular strength, and endurance will also be evaluated and explained by a staff member.
Orientation and Instruction on EquipmentAll facility users will be required to attend an orientation provided by a qualified fitness instructor. Orientations will be conducted every hour based on (e.g.) highly visited hours, or 3 times a day (morning, afternoon, evening) during regular to slower periods.
Personal Training and Specialty Exercise PrescriptionA trained and certified staff member will design and guide members on an exercise program tailored to their limitation needs and goals.
Nutrition Consultations
Health and Fitness Workshops, Seminars, and PresentationsThis is a team of individuals from the college's faculty, specialized staff, and community professionals who provide regular lectures, seminars and workshop certification programs on a variety of health related topics such as: nutrition and weight management, smoking cessation, HIV education, etc.
Community FundraisersJoin the team that cares for those that are less fortunate. The Wellness Center is always looking for individuals to join in fundraising events. Bulletins, flyers, and announcements on the following events: American Heart Association HeartWalk, AIDS Walk, March of Dimes-birth defects, "Spinning" for the United Way, Corporate Run-Leukemia, Walk for Cure-Breast Cancer, Juvenile and Adult Diabetes Walk-A-Thon for a good cause.
Health and Fitness ScreeningsThe program will provide and schedule ongoing tests in:
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