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Fit Gold: Combine any two FIT, one hour services and save $15!
Fit Platinum: Combine and three FIT one hour services and save $40!
Package pricing excludes lactate testing and programs.
News
What Moves You? Community Design Can Boost Fitness and Health As epidemiologist and physical activity expert Dr. Bill Kohl puts it, we've engineered physical activity right out of our lives, and that's not natural.
FIT Introduces Lunch 'N' Lose Nutrition Program: This 12-week program focuses on nutrition education and behavioral change for those who want to lose weight.
Healthy Living at McCombs: Faculty, staff and students at the McCombs School of Business recently participated in GET FIT, a 12-week weight loss program administered by The Fitness Institute.
The Perfect FIT: From couch potatoes to world-class athletes, Fitness Institute of Texas helps them achieve their fitness goals.
FIT Opens Doors to Math & Science Teachers: Participants in Skillpoint Alliance’s 3-day Summer Institute, will incorporate information gained from the tour into lesson plans for the classroom.
Mission Statement
The mission of the Fitness Institute of Texas (FIT) is to enhance the quality of lives through research, service, training and educational programs in physical activity, nutrition, and behavioral health. FIT is an integral part of the Department of Kinesiology and Health Education in the College of Education at The University of Texas at Austin.
What We Offer
Aerobic FIT
Measures: cardiovascular and cardio-respiratory endurance (VO2max), maximal HR, and heart rate training zones. This test is ideal for everyone, from beginners to competitive athletes.
Body Comp FIT
Measures: body fat %, fat mass, and bone mass for the arms, legs, trunk and total body. In addition, a recommended weight is calculated.
Calorie FIT
Measures: resting metabolic rate (RMR) and estimates total daily energy expenditure and caloric expenditure of daily physical activity. Includes recommended caloric intake.
Exercise RX
Exercise RX provides an individualized, in-depth exercise prescription and consultation with an experienced FIT exercise professional addressing your specific goals and challenges. We utilize both informational and hands-on teaching to provide you with the knowledge you need to make life-long changes.
GET FIT
GET FIT is a 12-week exercise and weight loss program administered by FIT staff. This personalized program involves three workouts and one luncheon seminar each week.
Lunch n Lose
Lunch n Lose is a 12 week nutrition and behavior change program developed specifically for individuals who want to lose weight.
Muscle FIT
Measures: muscular strength, muscular endurance, muscular power, core endurance, lower back flexibility, hamstring flexibility, and posture. Analyzes potential tight or weak muscles that may hinder the benefits of exercising.
Nutrition FIT
Nutrition FIT provides an in depth, ADA comparative analysis of your dietary intake and nutrition goals. Each individual consultation includes a dietary assessment, evaluation, and meal plan development with a registered and licensed dietitian. Nutrition counseling is available for a variety of needs, including weight loss, sport specific, endurance training, strength training, pregnancy, vegetarian, and general health.
