More and more medical aids recognise the benefits of living a healthy, active life and the impact of lifestyle related diseases on health. They therefore offer reward programs to their members for regular health screenings and fitness tests to identify risk factors. They also offer rewards for good results and improvement.
We offer the following Fitness Assessments:
- Discovery Vitality Fitness Assessment
- Momentum Multiply Fitness Assessment
- Medscheme Fitness Assessment
Individual assessments can be done by making an appointment with our Biokineticists. Group assessments can also be arranged at our practice, or as a site visit. Please contact us for more information regarding group assessment days.
The Vitality fitness assessment can be used to maximize your points on vitality and provide you with information on your functional fitness.
The following evaluations are done:
- Blood pressure, height, weight and waist circumference
- Functional strength and mobility assessments
- Fitness assessment (submaximal on treadmill)
How to dress for your vitality fitness assessment:
- Dress comfortably in exercise clothes
- Wear exercise shoes for fitness testing
The evaluation is done and results captured electronically. Your esults will be available on the same day depending on internet access. An invoice will be e-mailed to you. You can either pay cash or with EFT.
The Momentum fitness assessment can be used to maximize your points on Multiply and provide you with information on your general fitness and body composition.
The following assessments are done:
- Blood pressure
- Height, weight, waist and hip circumference as well as fat percentage
- Peakflow
- Flexibility
- Fitness test (submaximal 3min step test)
How to dress for your Momentum fitness assessment:
- Dress comfortably in exercise clothes
- Wear exercise shoes for fitness testing
The evaluation is done and results captured electronically. Your results will be available on the same day depending on internet access. An invoice and report will be e-mailed to you. You can either pay cash or with EFT.
The Tempo Wellness Program is offered to improve the quality of life of BesMed members. It includes 3 sessions with your biokineticist to guide you to improve your quality of life.
The following evaluations are done:
- Blood pressure
- Body composition
- Strength
- Flexibility
- Aerobic fitness
How to dress for your tempo wellness program sessions:
- Dress comfortably in exercise clothes
- Wear exercise shoes for fitness test
The evaluation is done and results captured electronically. No report is send to you by BestMed. A personalized report will be handed to you at your second consultation.
