Fitness Testing

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 note the following items prior to testing:

Length of Appointment: 1 hour

Paperwork: None.

Dietary Restrictions: For the most accurate results, please follow a 24-hour dietary restriction of no fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans or carbonated beverages.  Fast 4 hours before your appointment time.

Clothing: One or two piece bathing suit, trunks, speedo, bike shorts. Swim attire.

Exercise: Not recommended prior to testing due to dietary restrictions.

Drugs: Please inform the testing staff of any prescription or non-prescription drugs that you have taken up to 48 hours prior to testing.

Length of Appointment: 1 hour

Student $40

Member $60

Non-Member $80

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 60 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.

Length of Appointment: 1 hour

Paperwork: None.

Dietary Restrictions:  Fast 4 hours before your appointment time. No stimulants such as nicotine and caffeine 4 hours before appointment time.

Clothing: Wear comfortable clothing

Exercise: Not recommended prior to testing due to dietary restrictions.

Drugs: Please inform the testing staff of any prescription or non-prescription drugs that you have taken up to 48 hours prior to testing.

Call today to make your appointment 312-413-5174

Student $65

Member $80

Non-Member $90

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.

Length of Appointment: 2 hour

Paperwork: None.

Dietary Restrictions: For the most accurate results, please follow a 24-hour dietary restriction of no fruits, vegetables, whole grains, beans or carbonated beverages.  Fast 4 hours before your appointment time.

Clothing: One or two piece bathing suit, trunks, speedo, bike shorts. Swim attire.

Exercise: Not recommended prior to testing due to dietary restrictions.

Drugs: Please inform the testing staff of any prescription or non-prescription drugs that you have taken up to 48 hours prior to testing.

Call today to make your appointment 312-413-5174

Student $75

Member $110

Non-Member $145

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:

Length of Appointment: 1 hour

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 required.

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

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.

Length of Appointment: 30 minutes

Paperwork: None.

Dietary Restrictions: None.

Clothing: Shorts, sports bra. Please do not apply body lotion or oils before test.

Exercise: Please avoid exercise 1 hour prior to testing.

Drugs: Please inform the testing staff of any prescription or non-prescription drugs that you have taken up to 48 hours prior to testing.

Student $12

Member $18

Non-Member $24

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 with a report about current VO2 levels and zones.

This test may require medical referral from your physician.

Length of Appointment: 90 minutes

Paperwork : Self-administered medical history form.

Dietary Restrictions: No stimulants 4 hours prior to test. Examples are caffeine and nicotine.

Clothing: Workout attire and gym/running shoes

Exercise: Do not exercise day before or day of test. Must be well rested.

Drugs: Please inform the testing staff of any prescription or non-prescription drugs that you have taken up to 48 hours prior to testing.

Once filled out please contact the fitness coordinator at 312-996-7813 or email golver2@uic.edu

Student $85

Member $160

Non-Member $190

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.

Length of Appointment: 90 minutes

Paperwork:  self-administered medical history form

Dietary Restrictions: No stimulants 4 hours prior to test. Examples are caffeine and nicotine.

Clothing: Workout attire and gym/running shoes

Exercise: Do not exercise day before or day of test. Must be well rested.

Drugs: Please inform the testing staff of any prescription or non-prescription drugs that you have taken up to 48 hours prior to testing.

Student $65

Member $80

Non-Member $90