Pre-Exercise Screening
Champions Sports Medicine offers pre-exercise screening and medical exercise programs for physicians who want their patients to begin exercise, personal trainers who need to check a client's readiness for exercise, corporations who need employees cleared for exercise, or gyms/health clubs who want to send their members in to a medical facility for pre-exercise screenings.

By having access to a full range of medical, physiologic, and biomechanics procedures, a health club, physician or personal trainer can offer patients and members a safe and effective way to screen for potential exercise risks and to track fitness parameters. The staff of nutritionists, physiologists, physical therapists, and physicians at Champions Sports Medicine can provide a full spectrum of health information and advise an exercise professional on proper steps to minimize exercise risk and maximize effectiveness of an exercise or diet program.

The Exercise is Medicine program at Champions consists of the following procedures that are covered by insurance:

  • Medical examination and physical screening by a physician
  • Resting/exercise electrocardiogram and blood pressure
  • Complete blood count and comprehensive metabolic profile
  • Thyroid screening
  • Body composition testing
  • Nutritional consultation with registered dietitian

Additional procedures available for exercise and nutrition management include:
  • Exercise and resting metabolic testing
  • Blood lactate testing
  • Gait analysis
  • Sweat sodium analysis
If you are a physician who wants complete confidence that a patient is exercising and eating properly, under certified, professional supervision, then this program is for you! This program also offers a health club or personal trainer a cutting edge method to screen exercise participants and fulfill legal obligations, while also giving clients and members full access to a wide range of physiology and biomechanics testing procedures, fitness tracking methods, and nutritional assistance. Best of all, there is no direct fee or cost, since all procedures are selected by members or clients and paid via insurance or out-of-pocket.

In sum, as a health club, physician, or personal trainer who utilizes Champions for exercise programming, you are enhancing your program and your bottom line for free! Contact Ben Greenfield at 208-883-7705 or perform@champsportsmed.com to instantly receive a packet that allows you to enroll your patient or client in an exercise, exercise screening, or nutrition program.


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