Gain the knowledge and discover your potential with the variety of fitness testing services offered by UIC Campus Recreation. The FitWell Center (formerly the Human Performance Lab) provides testing for every component of fitness: Cardiovascular, Muscular Strength, Muscular Endurance, Flexibility and Body Composition. Some of the most popular specialty tests are Underwater Weighing, Resting Metabolic Rate, VO2 and general fitness assessments. Knowledge is power and the FitWell Center provides testing services from the novice to the professional athlete.
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Find information about various tests
Hydrostatic Weighing (UWW)
Hydrostatic (underwater) weighing, determines a person’s total body density using Archimedes’ Principle of displacement. This test has been considered the gold standard for body composition assessment and can provide an accurate measurement of fat vs. fat-free mass.
For the most accurate results, please follow a 24-hour dietary restriction of no fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans or carbonated beverages. Please bring a swimsuit.
Student $40
Member $60
Non-Member $80
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
Tired of diets that don’t work? Find out how many calories your body burns in a day! RMR testing will assess your unique metabolism and find the rate at which you burn calories. This test takes about 90 minutes to complete.
After the test, you will know exactly how many calories you need to eat every day to gain, lose, or maintain your weight. You’ll leave with a weekly plan of how many calories to eat, and how many calories to burn through exercise.
Call today to make your appointment 312-413-5174
Student $65
Member $80
Non-Member $90
Resting Metabolic Rate & Underwater Weighing Combo Package
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
Find out how many calories your body burns in a day! RMR testing will assess your unique metabolism and find the rate at which you burn calories.
By knowing the number, you will know exactly how many calories you need to eat every day to gain, lose, or maintain your weight. You’ll leave with a weekly plan of how many calories to eat, and how many calories to burn through exercise.
Hydrostatic Weighing (UWW)
Hydrostatic (underwater) weighing determines a person’s total body density using Archimedes’ Principle of displacement. Hydrostatic underwater weighing has been considered the gold standard for body composition assessment.
Save money by booking these two appointment together. Please allow 2 hours to complete both tests.
For the most accurate results, please follow 24-hour dietary restrictions of avoiding fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans and carbonated beverages. Please come dressed in comfortable clothing and bring a swimsuit.
Call today to make your appointment 312-413-5174
Student $75
Member $110
Non-Member $145
General Fitness Assessment
One important step in your fitness and personal training journey is a fitness assessment administered by the FitWell Center staff. The entire assessment consists of:
- Bioelectrical Impedance Analyzer (body composition)
- Jog/Walk Test (aerobic capacity)
- Curl-ups, push-ups, handgrip, and leg press (muscular strength and endurance)
- Sit and reach (flexibility)
Please note the following items prior to testing:
Paperwork: Please fill out and submit the following forms for screening prior to making appointment. Self-Administered Medical form and Activities and Goals form.
Clothing: Comfortable athletic clothes and appropriate footwear are recommended. Women are encouraged to wear a sports bra.
Stimulants: Please refrain from the use of coffee, tea, cola, and tobacco use for 4 hours prior to the test. One cigarette may increase your heart rate up to 25 bpm for one hour.
Exercise: Previous exercise may cause muscle soreness or fatigue during your exercise test. For this reason, refrain from exercise the day of your test.
Drugs: Please inform the testing staff of any prescription or non-prescription drugs that you have taken up to 48 hours prior to testing.
Please consider the above instructions and allow at least 1 hour for the fitness assessment. If for any reason you are unable to arrive for your scheduled time, please contact the FitWell Center at (312) 413-5174.
Student $45
Member $60
Non-Member $90
Skinfolds
A six site (men) or five site (women) skinfold test that assesses body composition (percentage body fat, fat-free body mass, and ideal percentage fat). A computer printout is given of all the results.
Student $12
Member $18
Non-Member $24
VO2 Maximal Assessment
This exercise test is performed on a treadmill. This measurement is generally considered the best indicator of an individual’s cardiovascular fitness and aerobic endurance. The results will indicate your capacity to perform sustained exercise.
This information will help in designing a comprehensive cardiovascular fitness program.
You’ll leave knowing:
• how hard you need to exercise
• how many times per week you need to exercise
• how long you need to exercise
This test may require medical referral from your physician.
Please fill out following form: Self-administered medical history form.
Once filled out please contact the fitness coordinator at 312-996-7813 or email golver2@uic.edu
Student $85
Member $160
Non-Member $190
Lactate Testing
Most people know that cardiovascular exercise is important, but knowing how intense a workout should be is different for each individual and is dependent on goals and current fitness level.
Lactate Tests help determine the correct training intensity to increase power and endurance. Knowing the corresponding lactate values at a given heart rate range allows you to adjust your training to meet specific goals. Train smarter, not harder.
Please fill this self-administered medical history form and submit to fitness coordinator at the FitWell Center.
Student $65
Member $80
Non-Member $90
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Monday-Friday 9am-7pm
Saturday By appointment only
Sunday By appointment only
Hours for fitness testing are by appointment only and can vary outside normal open hours.
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All fitness testing is by appointment only. Please call the FitWell Center (312) 413-5174 to schedule your appointment. You will be asked to purchase your fitness service online before scheduling the appointment.