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Because we recognize that no two people have the same health and fitness needs, the Fitness Forum offers a variety of specialized services designed to benefit you. We individualize your program based on your goals.
Our exercise and nutrition program utilizes a 3 step process for success. For more information contact kleatherman@fitnessforumonline.com |
Measures your Metabolic Rate |
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Designs a lifestyle change program that includes nutrition and exercise |
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Accountability- online meal planner |
This program is not a diet program because those programs do not work. Instead it focuses on good nutrition by utilizing our new online nutrition program and increasing activity significantly. The information below gives more details of the tools to obtain an individualized program for each person.
Metabolic Rate This is a measure of the rate at which you burn calories while at rest. This is important to determine the amount of calories needed daily to maintain your weight and more importantly what is needed to lose weight. This test is done by having the person sit quietly for 20-30 minutes with a small mask on. The mask does not restrict breathing but instead analyzing the amount of oxygen a person is using. This is a direct measure of the calories burned therefore a value can be obtained for what the body needs at rest all day not including exercise.
Body Composition
Find the ratio of muscle mass to fat in your body and how it affects your health. The Fitness Forum uses three methods to determine percent body fat for individuals.
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Circumferences- This is not as valuable for determining percent fat as it is for measuring changes and addressing where fat is deposited and the health implications for apple vs pear shapes. This involves using a tape measure and recording the circumference of different areas of the body. |
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Skin fold Measurements-This procedure involves using a skin fold caliper and measuring actual skin folds at designated muscle sites (for example, triceps, abdomen and thigh). These measurements are put into a formula and your percent body fat and percent lean muscle mass is calculated. Not everyone is suited for this type of measurement, so check with a fitness professional before making your appointment. |
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Hydrostatic Weighing- This technique involves sitting on chair in a tank of water. The participant leans over at the waist so completely submerged and blows out all the air from their lungs. An underwater weight is obtained and used to calculate percent fat. |
Nutritional Meal Planner
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the information obtained about current eating habits using a diet recall, body
composition, and measuring metabolic rate, a meal planner is developed that acts
as an educational aid and guide to begin the process of developing healthier
eating habits.
Additional Health Screening Tools
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Cholesterol Screenings- Knowing your blood cholesterol level is an important indicator of the risk of heart disease. Our bodies produce cholesterol, but we also take it in through certain foods that we eat. High levels of blood cholesterol can be dangerous, but if you know your numbers you can help control cholesterol levels with proper nutrition, exercise and smoking cessation. Cholesterol screenings for members and non-members are offered every other month at the Fitness Forum. If you are a member of our facility you can make an appointment to have you cholesterol checked at any time. |
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Blood Pressure Screenings- For your convenience, we have an electronic blood pressure machine located in the cardio-theatre for your use. Our fitness staff is also trained and willing to check your blood pressure manually at any time. |