Fitness Assessment

If you’re looking to improve your health and fitness, consider a fitness assessment as an excellent starting point. The team at Lost Creek Medical in Denver, Colorado, led by board-certified family practice and sports medicine physician David Bubis, MD, offers personalized fitness assessments that help you understand your current fitness level and set the foundation for a tailored workout plan. Whether you're just beginning your fitness journey or aiming to enhance your performance, schedule an appointment today by phone or online today.

What are fitness assessments?

At Lost Creek Medical, your physician offers fitness assessments, providing a comprehensive evaluation of your physical fitness. It assesses key areas of your health and fitness, including strength, flexibility, cardiovascular endurance, and body composition. These tests give a clear picture of where you’re starting, which helps them design a workout plan tailored to your personal goals.

What can I expect during a fitness assessment appointment?

During a fitness assessment, your practitioner performs a mix of physical tests and questions about your health history, lifestyle, and fitness goals. The appointment often starts with basic measurements like weight, height, and body mass index (BMI), followed by tests for cardiovascular health, such as heart rate and blood pressure. 

Your doctor may ask you to perform exercises like push-ups, squats, or sit-ups to assess your muscular strength and endurance. They may also conduct flexibility tests, like a sit-and-reach exercise, and evaluate your balance through specific postures or movements. 

Depending on your goals, you may also undergo a body composition analysis using tools like calipers or bioelectrical impedance.

Why are fitness assessments beneficial?

Fitness assessments offer several benefits. First, they provide an accurate snapshot of your fitness level, helping you and your Lost Creek Medical trainer set realistic goals. 

These assessments can also uncover areas needing improvement, whether cardiovascular endurance, muscle imbalances, or flexibility. By identifying these factors, you can develop a tailored fitness plan that focuses on your unique needs and prevents injury. 

Tracking progress over time also becomes easier, as future assessments can compare current results to your baseline data, showing you how far you’ve come.

Do fitness assessments provide ongoing guidance?

Yes, fitness assessments can offer ongoing guidance. Regular reassessments — typically every few months — help monitor progress and make necessary adjustments to your workout plan. They allow your trainer to tweak your fitness program based on how your body responds, ensuring continued improvement and preventing plateaus. 

At Lost Creek Medical, this continuous feedback loop is essential for long-term success and keeps you motivated and focused on your fitness journey.

Schedule a fitness assessment appointment today by calling the office during business hours or booking online when you’re ready.