Exercise Facility

Services

Detailed descriptions of all services are in the Shared Resources Prevention Clinic Manual, which is available upon request.

• Exercise Testing Screening (VO_2max): a graded exercise test on a treadmill to measure maximal aerobic capacity. Subjects will walk or jog on a treadmill set to an automatic protocol that will increase in speed and elevation every 2-3 minutes. The stages of the protocol are designed so the subject reaches a maximal degree of exercise in 8-12 minutes. Monitored variables include oxygen consumption, carbon dioxide production, respiratory exchange ratio, blood pressure, heart rate and rhythm.



• Exercise Training - based on the maximal aerobic capacity treadmill test results, a personalized exercise prescription is developed for the individual. The exercise specialist will instruct the individual on techniques to exercise safely, effectively and efficiently based on their personalized exercise prescription.

Equipment

• 7 PRECOR treadmills
• 2 Quinton treadmills
• 5 PRECOR recumbent bikes
• 2 PRECOR upright bikes
• 9 PRECOR Elliptical Trainers
• 3 Concept II rowing ergometers
• 6 CYBEX strength-training machines that work all of the major muscle groups
• Audio/visual connection per machine for either 4 televisions or 4 music channels
• There are male and female locker room facilities, which include showers and day lockers.

	Using the Exercise Facility