Fitness testing describes a structured evaluation of the patient’s physical fitness performed prior to the initiation of a physical activity program. Fitness testing may work in conjunction with other physical activity interventions, such as tailoring, exercise prescription, contracting, or self-monitoring, as a way of pro viding a baseline from which the patient strives to improve. Fitness testing can prevent injury and improve an exercise program’s chances of success by helping to ensure that it doesn’t exceed the patient’s ability. In addition, some patients are motivated by receiving objective information about their fitness level.Fitness