Comprehensive Fitness Assessment

Fitness Assessments by Dr. Steven Boas

Pediatric Pulmonologist in Glenview, IL

Among the services and procedures performed at the Sports Physiology Center of Chicago is a comprehensive fitness assessment, which evaluates all the essential components of an athlete’s physical fitness.

While most of the exercises involved are submaximal and non-strenuous, you will perspire during the bike test.

Following the assessment, you will receive a summary sheet that explains your results compared with national data and, within a few days, you will be sent a complete report.

The assessment involves the following items and procedures:

• Comprehensive medical screen
• Exercise-specific physical examination
• Dietary analysis including macro- and micronutrient analysis
• Dietician referral
• Diagnostic blood testing
• Body composition assessment
• Multi-frequency bioelectric impedance analysis
• Holtain skinfold assessment WHR, IBW, BMI
• Aerobic (VO₂) capacity assessment bicycle ergometer
• Maximal incremental protocol
• Anaerobic capacity assessment
• Wingate Anaerobic Test
• Submaximal testing
• Assessment of static lung function

To learn more about our comprehensive fitness assessment and other services, please contact the Sports Physiology Center of Chicago at (847) 998-3434 or complete our online form to request an appointment.