Step #1 - Enrollment Form/Cholesterol Screening

Fill out an enrollment form. This form is designed to help assess your risk for heart disease and is used for screening purposes. About 5 minutes are needed to complete it.

A one-time (with continued renewal), non-refundable enrollment fee of $35 is required when you return your enrollment form. This fee is used to process your membership information and for the cholesterol screening at Athens Medical Lab. We must have your enrollment form and cholesterol results before you can move forward in the enrollment process. Enrollment forms kept on file for three months only.

Step #2 - Health and Fitness Evaluation

Within 24 hours of receiving your cholesterol results (and we have your enrollment form), you will receive a phone call to schedule your health and fitness evaluation. Those who are at low risk with no contraindications to exercise will schedule an appointment for an assessment. These assessments are scheduled on Mondays/Wednesdays 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon and Tuesdays/Thursdays 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. Each appointment will last between 45-60 minutes and will include a series of resting and physical assessments including:

Resting heart rate, blood pressure, height, weight, waist circumference, pulmonary function testing, body composition with skin fold calipers (optional), a YMCA bike assessment for cardiorespiratory fitness, push-ups and sit-ups for muscular endurance, and sit and reach assess for flexibility.

Those who have a metabolic disease may be asked to schedule a stress test. (Note: An additional fee may accompany the stress test.)

Step #4 - Orientation to WellWorks

During your orientation you will be introduced to the front desk, fitness center and locker rooms. A Fitness Center Supervisor will work one-on-one with you to show you how to adjust and use the fitness center equipment properly and safely develop a stretching routine. The orientation will last approximately 30 minutes, and may be scheduled at any time during regular business hours.

With this information in hand, you now have the tools to start making heart healthy choices, leading to and maintaining a healthy lifestyle.