Resting Assessments Flashcards
Resting assessments include:
RHR & BP
Body composition
Height, weight, BMI
Postural evaluation
Lipid profile referral
Deconditioned clients RHR can exceed
80 BPM
Factors that affect RHR
Sleep, hydration, stimulants, stress, medication, smoking, previous exercise
Assessing radial pulse
2-5 min relaxation
Measure radial artery for 30 sec x 2
Average with multiple measurements
Medical referral required for RHR over
100 BPM
Medical referral require for BP values greater than
160/80
Normal BP
<120 / <80
Elevated BP
120 - 129 / <80
Stage 1 Hypertension
130 - 139 / 80 - 89
Stage 2 Hypertension
140 or higher / 90 or higher
Hypertensive Crisis (consult doctor immediately)
> 180 / >120
Non HDL C Goals
Desirable: <130
Elevated: 130-159
LDL C Goals
Desirable: <100
Elevated: 100-129
HDL C Goals
Men: <40
Women: <50
Triglyceride Goals
Normal: <150
Elevated: 150 - 199
Referral for Lipid Profile
Cholesterol Ratio: >5
Total Cholesterol: >240
Total Triglycerides: >200
Waist circumference strongly predicts risk for
Developing metabolic/cardiovascular disease
High risk waist circumference (significant visceral fat)
Male: >40”
Female: >35”
Fit healthy body fat
Male: <20%
Female: <26%
Stage 1 Obesity
Male: >25%
Female: >32%
Old age: >38%
Stage 2 Obesity
Male: >30%
Female: >40%
Stage 3 Obesity
Male: >35%
Female: >45%
Postural assessments can provide useful data
Risk for pain & injury
Performance limitations
Corrective options
