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 Card
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 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 front of your student ID or Membership Card. There are no fees associated with this program. The screening will be valid through August 31, 1009. Each September you will need to fill out a new Pre-Activity Screening and receive a new sticker.
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.
What is a Fit Check?
