I. Fitness Testing
The purpose of the fitness-testing program is to evaluate cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, flexibility and muscular strength and endurance. The cardiorespiratory fitness test invilves a submaximal test that may include a bench strp test, a cycle ergometer test, or a one-mile walk test. Body compositiin is analyzed by taking several skinfold measures to calculate percentage of body fat. Flexility is determined by the sit-and-reach test. Muscular strength may be dertmined by an upper-body bench press test or a lower-body leg extension test. Muscular endurance may be evaluated by the one-minute, bent-knee sit-up test or the enducance bench press test.
II. Exercise Participation
I desire to engagae voluntatily in the IMpact FITness exercise program provided in order to attempt to improove my physical fitness. I understand that the activites are designed to place a gradually increasing workload on the cardiorespiratory system and thereby attemt to improve its function. The reaction of the cardiorespiratory system to such activites cannot be predicted with complete accuracy. There is risk of certain changes that might occure during or following exercise. These changed might include abnormalities of blood pressure or heart rate.
I understand that the purpose of the exercise program is to develop and maintain cardiorespiratory fitness, body composition, flexibility, and muscular strength and endurance. A specific exercise plan will be given to me, based on my needs and interests and my doctors recommendations. All exercise programs include warm-up, exercise at target heart rate and cool down. The programs may involve walking, jogging, swimming, or cycling (outdoor and stationary); participation in exercise fitness, rhythmic aerobic exercise, or choreographed fitness classes; or calisthenics or strength training. All programs are designed to place a gradually increased workload on the body in order to improve overall fitness. The rate or progression is regulated by exercising to target heart rate and rate of preceived exertion.
I affirm that I am responsible for monitoring my own condition throughout the tests and/or exercise program, and should any unusual symptioms occure, I will cease my participation and inform my instructor of the symptoms.
In signing this consent form, I affirm that I have read this form in its entirety and that I understand the description of the tests and their components. I also affirm that my questions regarding the fitness-testing program have been answered to my satisfaction.
In the event that a medical clearance must be obtained prior to my participation in the fitness-testing program, I agree to consult my physician and optain written permission from my physician prior to the commencement of any fitness tests.
Also, in consideration for being allowed to participate in the fitness training and/or exercise program, I agree to assume the risk of such testing or exercise, and further agree to hold harmless the IMpact FITness LLC and its staff members conducting such testing and/or the exercise program from and and all claims, suits, losses, or related causes of action for damaged, including, but not limited to, such claims that may result from injury or death, accidental or otherwise, during, or arising in any way from the testing or exercise program.