Discovery Vitality Fitness Assessment

Book now and earn 2500 Vitality points by COMPLETING the assessment, and up to 5000 additional points depending on the fitness level you reach. Please note that the protocol for the Vitality Fitness Assessment changed in 2018. There is also now an +65 years old Vitality Test available.

Vitality Fitness Assessments

Your 45min Vitality Assessment will consist of the following:

Biometric Measurements:

- Height

- Weight

- Waist circumference

- Blood Pressure

7 Functional Assessments

Cardiovascular Fitness Test

Over 65 Vitality Fitness Test

Vitality 65+ can now enjoy an enhanced screening experience to identify their unique health risk and stay fit with exclusive assessments while earning vitality points.

The Vitality Functional Assessment is a clinically validated assessment for mobility, flexibility and falls risk to identify and improve the risk of early frailty and disability as well as recommend exercises to support healthy ageing. This is an 8-part physical assessment that evaluates certain risks associated with older age.

Functional Test:

- 30 seconds sit to stand

- 4 stage balance test

- Stand up and walk

- 30 second bicep curl test

- 2 min knee up

- Chair sit and reach test

- Back scratch test

Please avoid eating for at least 90 minutes before the assessment. Avoid caffeine for up to three hours before the assessment. Avoid exercise or strenuous physical activity on the day of the assessment. Wear clothes suitable for exercise and comfortable walking shoes.

There are shower facilities available, if you need to get back to work afterwards. The price of the fitness assessment is R507.20 – you can claim this back from Discovery if you have a savings plan as part of your medical aid.

Book a Vitality Fitness Assessment today and let us assist you in reaching a higher status as quickly as possible to unlocking the full potential of this great rewards program!