Terms and Conditions

POTENTIAL RISKS
Because of the nature of the assessment and the training programs, a level of exertion is required. This exertion will cause temporary changes which will increase heart rate and raise blood pressure, and you may experience some stiffness in the muscles in the days following the exertion. A portion of the testing will be performed on a treadmill with gradually increasing effort until symptoms such as fatigue, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort may appear, indicating to you that you should stop. Certain changes may occur during and/or within 24 hours after the test, including abnormal blood pressure, fainting, musculoskeletal trauma, abnormal ECG showing heart “strain”, disorders of the heart beat (too rapid, too low, or ineffective), and possibly heart attack and death. Our staff is trained to perform assessments, execute training programs, and first aid should the need arise.
Accordingly, you acknowledge that you recognize that exercise carries some risks to the musculoskeletal system (sprains and strains) and the  cardiovascular system (dizziness, discomfort in breathing, heart attack). You certify that you know no medical problems (except those noted in the attached Medical/Health status Questionnaire & Comprehensive Health Risk Assessment) that would increase your risk of illness or injury as a result of participation in a regular exercise program.

POTENTIAL BENEFITS
Your assessment results will help to determine your present level of fitness, and highlight any areas of specific need. This will be particularly useful when designing an exercise program that will be personalized, safe, and effective.  Participation in a regular program of physical activity has been shown to produce positive changes in a number of organ systems. These changes include increased work capacity, improved cardiovascular efficiency, increased muscular strength, flexibility, power and endurance.

CONSENT   
I have read the information on this page and the attached Medical / Health Questionnaire, and understand it. Any questions concerning the information and procedures have been answered to my satisfaction. I also understand that I am free to stop the assessment and / or training session at any time and seek professional medical advice or opinion.  I hereby consent to voluntarily engage in exercise and testing to determine my circulatory, respiratory and overall fitness level.  I also consent to a body fat (skin fold pinch) test and the taking of samples of my exhaled air during exercise to properly measure my oxygen consumption. It is my understanding that the information obtained will help me and the program staff evaluate my exercise and future physical activities.
I further understand such assessment is intended to provide the Theiss Institute of Health & Fitness (TIHF) with essential information used in the development of individual fitness programs. I understand the testing is not a medical test, exam or diagnosis and for such I need the services of a physician. I also understand that the testing is not intended to replace any other medical test or the services of a physician. I will be provided a copy of test results. I may share the results with my personal physician. I am not aware of any disease or disorders that would complicate my participation in an assessment or exercise program other than the medical conditions I have indicated on the preceding pages.                          

Disclosure      

REPRESENTATIONS AND AGREEMENTS OF PARTICIPANT                                                          
I am aware that participation in a sport or in physical exercise may result in accidents or serious injury. I further represent that I have or will obtain the advice and consent of a physician before undertaking a program of exercise which will be vigorous and comprehensive with TIHF and its trainers, or independently as a licensed user of TIHF facilities and equipment.
I understand that TIHF may collect information on the physical and medical condition for its own initial determination of benchmarks for a conditioning program and so as to measure progress. I understand that TIHF is not qualified and does not claim to be qualified to make medical determinations as to the fitness of a participant and suitability of a participant to undertake the contemplated testing and/or exercise programs. I understand and agrees that TIHF does not render medical services, whether diagnostic or otherwise.

WAIVER
I hereby waive any and all actions or claims against TIHF, its owners, officers, directors, employees, agents, resulting from this and other agreements made with TIHF respecting a program of exercise, use of premises, facilities and equipment, or which directly or indirectly relate to the business of TIHF. I assume all risk of injury resulting from exercise, testing and/or use of facilities, premises, and equipment. I further waives any and all law of negligence and/or contributory negligence.

I agree that TIHF, its owners, officers, directors, employees, or agents are not to be held liable at law or equity for any claim, demand, cause of action of any kind whatsoever for, or on account of death, personal injury, property damage or loss of any kind resulting from or related to my use of the premises, facilities, or equipment, or as the result of my exercise program, any sport, or activity which takes place as the result of my participation or use of premises, facilities, equipment, or programs of TIHF. 

Before I undergo testing and exercise activities, I certify that I am in good health or have correctly completed and fully disclosed and informed TIHF of any and all conditions by indicating them on the attached Medical / Health Questionnaire. Consequently, I understand that it is important that I provide complete and accurate responses to the tester and recognize that my failure to do so could lead to possible unnecessary injury to myself during the test or exercise segment of the program.

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