Macdonalds Hotels - Fitech Instructions

Useful Links

www.fitechglobal.com (Log in page for all staff)

Pre-Assessment Form (Includes Lifestyle Questions)

Doctors Referral Form

Exercise programme instructions

Adding Assessments Instruction video

Fitech Shop

Protocols

Blood Pressure

Peak Flow

Sit and Reach

BMI

Log In accounts

If you require a new login account or are having difficulty logging in please contact;

Leisuremanager.Houstoun@macdonald-hotels.co.uk

Support

For system support please contact support@fitech.co.uk or visit our system user guide

Best practice shows that regular fitness assessments have a significant impact of membership retention and the member’s adherence for regular exercise. It also offers a good opportunity for fitness staff to interact with members and ensure their programme/regime is effective for them.

The protocol for all clubs is as follows;

On joining- Complete PARQ and complete Vital Health Check (Week 1)- 1 hour

• Lifestyle Review (questionnaire)
• Height & weight, BMI, Body Fat %
• Blood Pressure, Resting Heart Rate
• Sit and Reach
• Peak Flow
• Lifefitness fitness test
• Lifefitness Equipment Familiarisation
• Introduce LF Connect and ICG training APP ( if applicable)
• Schedule 4 week appointment

Week 4 - Quick Review- Minutes

• Check Suitability of programme and complete Quick Check (Week 4)
• Weight, BMI, Bodyfat %
• Revise Training Programme as required
• Schedule week 8 appointment
• This assessment report will also provide a comparison from the previous assessment

Week 8 - Progress and Next Step - 30 mins

• Check continued suitability of programme and complete progress and next step (week 8)
• Weight , BMI, Body Fat %
• Revise Training Programme as required
• If not already done so suggest and introduce to group fitness classes in line with training goals
• Schedule week 12 appointment and highlight reward that awaits (site specific)
• This assessment report will also provide a comparison from the previous assessment

Week 12 – Full Reassessment, Reward and Recognition- 1 hour

• Lifestyle Review (questionnaire)
• Height & weight, BMI, Body Fat %
• Blood Pressure, Resting Heart Rate
• Sit and Reach
• Peak Flow
• Lifefitness fitness test
• This assessment report will also provide a comparison from the previous assessment

6 monthly Routine Check

• Thereafter members should be offered a 6 month check. This has a dual purpose as it demonstrates the physical output form their training and it will also highlight any health risks.
• Members can also request a fitness tests at anytime.