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. A Rockport Walk 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, February 22, 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, February24, 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Post-testing -- by appointment
Monday, May 24 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM, 6:00 - 7:30 PM
Wednesday, May 26 11:15 AM - 3:00 PM

Please call the Valley YMCA (203) 736-1435 ext. 316, for a pre-testing appointment. 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 February 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