Fitness

Orientations & Assessments

Fitness Assessment
A fitness assessment presents an opportunity to gather information on your current fitness level in order to set appropriate training goals and measure your improvement in the future. An assessment lasts approximately 45 minutes and measures your resting heart rate & blood pressure, height & weight, skin fold for body composition*, VO2 sub max bike test or 3 min step test, flexibility & a strength test.

Complete registration materials at the Zesiger Sports & Fitness Center or Alumni Pool & Wang Fitness Center Customer Service desk. The fitness assessment fee is $18, paid at time of registration. You will then be contacted by a fitness representative to schedule your individual appointment. A fitness and aquatic assessment can be purchased together for $27.

*Please remember not to engage in strenuous activity or consume a large meal, alcohol, or caffeinated beverages in the 2 hours prior to the assessment. Please wear athletic footwear, shorts and a t-shirt during the assessment in order to complete body composition measurements.

For further information contact: personaltraining@mit.edu

Fitness Center Orientation
A Fitness Center Orientation lasts approximately 30 minutes and presents an opportunity to gain a better understanding of the fitness center equipment and floor layout, policies and procedures of the Fitness Center, and a review of some of the best equipment needed to reach your personal fitness goals.

Complete registration materials at the Zesiger Sports & Fitness Center or Alumni Pool & Wang Fitness Center Customer Service desk. There is no charge for a fitness orientation. Once registered, you will be contacted by a fitness representative to schedule your individual appointment. A fitness and aquatic assessment can be registered for together.

For further information contact: personaltraining@mit.edu

Free Weight Orientation
Do you want to use free weights but don’t know where to start?  Work with our fitness staff to learn how to use free weights safely and appropriately to best meet your fitness goals.  The free weight orientation lasts approximately 30 minutes and is scheduled by appointment.

Complete registration materials at the Zesiger Sports & Fitness Center or Alumni Pool & Wang Fitness Center Customer Service desk. A Free Weight Orientation is $12.   Once registered, you will be contacted by a fitness representative to schedule your individual appointment.

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