National University faculty and staff are invited to get in shape for summer through the NUHS Faculty and Staff Fitness Challenge.

The challenge consists of a pre-assessment, exercise (on one’s own or with the assistance of a clinic intern), a post-assessment, and awards to the winners.

Appointments for a pre-assessment at the clinic should be made for May 21st or May 22nd between 8 -10 am. (Remember, this is a fasting tests, so do not eat from 8-12 hours prior to your scheduled test.  Do drink water, it’s recommended!)

Pre-assessment include a comprehensive bioimpedance test using the Biodynamics BIA 450 Bioimpedence Analyzer.  This painless and quick test uses electrodes that help a special machine calculate body mass (BMI), body composition, as well as intracellular and extracellular water. These important fitness markers give a better profile of starting fitness than the just BMI alone.

Each faculty and staff member in the challenge will also receive a nutritional assessment. This will include a blood draw and, if needed, a recommendation on supplements as part of the NUHS supplement program (for eligible faculty/staff), as well as other dietary counseling.

The post assessment tests, on July 10^th and 11^th, will feature the exact same tests in order to measure each individual’s personal progress. Certificates will be presented to the winners who most improve in one of several different categories.