Fit Checks

What is a Fit Check?

A Fit Check is a self administered Pre-Activity Screening designed to direct prospective exercisers to either begin participation in an exercise program or contact their appropriate healthcare provider before participation on cardiovascular equipment.

Why Do I Need a Fit Check?

In 2007 the American College of Sports Medicine updated its recommendations for cardiovascular screening. The purpose of the Pre-Activity Screening is to identify both those known to be at risk and those not known to be at risk for a cardiovascular event during exercise. Although regular exercise reduces cardiovascular morbidity and mortality, the incidence of a cardiovascular event during exercise in patients with cardiac disease is estimated to be 10 times that of an otherwise healthy person. This self administered screening will provide participants with information needed to determine if it is prudent and reasonable to contact a physician before engaging in moderate to vigorous cardiovascular exercise.

How Do I Get One?

To obtain a Fit Check, go the fitness Assistant in the fitness center at the College Avenue Gym, Cook/Douglass Recreational Center, Livingston Recreation Center, Rutgers Fitness Center at Easton Avenue, The Tech Gym and Spa at Rockoff Hall, or the Werblin Recreation Center. The Fitness Assistant will provide you with a Pre-Activity Screening form which needs to be completely filled out and signed. Once this is completed, the Fitness Assistant will provide you with a sticker which should be placed on the back of your student ID or Membership Card. There are no fees associated with this program. The screening will be valid for four years.  For example, Red 2008-2009 stickers will expire August 31, 2012.  ***Please fill out a new Pre-Activity Screening form if any of your personal information or answers to the questions change***

Guests, or those patrons who are leaving their ID with a Recreation staff member in order to borrow equipment, can receive a Temporary Fit Check Card by filling out a Pre-Activity Screening form or presenting an ID with a valid Fit Check sticker.  This Card should be hung on the lanyards available on all cardiovascular machines in the fitness centers during their use.

Fit Check Cards or IDs with  the Fit Check sticker must be displayed at all times while using cardiovascular equipment in all Rutgers Fitness Centers. 

Fit Checks will be enforced at this time. Download Pre-Activity Screening Form here and bring to the fitness center next time you come.