Healthy Team
Physical Fitness Evaluation
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All Healthy Team participants are required to
have a health screening prior to and upon completion of the event.
Participants will be screened for blood pressure, weight, body fat
content, blood cholesterol and HDL. The blood testing procedure will
be conducted at Griffin Hospital. A step-test will be used to
determine cardiovascular fitness.
Points will be awarded for improvements in these tested areas. Extra
points will also be awarded for additional lifestyle modifications.
Please see the “Bonus Points” section for details.
Post-test Requirements: All paperwork (photocopies, diaries, etc.)
must be submitted at the post-test. No faxes or late submissions
will be accepted.
Pre-testing -- by appointment
Monday, January 26, 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, January 28, 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Post-testing -- by appointment
Monday, May 11 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, May 13 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM
Please call the Valley YMCA (203) 736-1435 ext. 316,
for a pre-testing appointment at least two weeks prior to the
pre-test date. Shirts will be distributed at the pre-test. You will
be required to wear the issued shirt, along with shorts and
sneakers, at both the pre-test and post-test. The day and time you
pick for pre-testing in January will be the same for post-testing
in May. Appointment schedules will be carefully followed,
regulations will be adhered to and no exceptions are permitted.
Guidelines for Fitness
Testing
