ACE Fit offers a number of free tools and calculators to help you determine everything from your body mass index (BMI) to your target heart rate zone, your blood pressure, body fat composition, daily caloric needs and more. Each of those tools will help you find an exercise program that fits your individual needs and goals, whether that be losing weight or increasing your strength with weight training.

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  • BMI Calculator

  • Enter your body weight and height to determine if you're underweight, normal weight, overweight or obese.
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  • Blood Pressure Tool

  • Learn to properly measure blood pressure using a sphygmomanometer and stethoscope, and how you can monitor it in between visits to your doctor.
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  • Daily Caloric Needs Estimate Calculator

  • Knowing how many calories your body needs each day can be helpful in managing your weight or while you're training for an event.
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  • Risk Assessment: Heart Attack

  • The risk assessment tool below uses information from the Framingham Heart Study to predict a person's chance of having a heart attack in the next 10 years.
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  • Physical Activity Calorie Counter

  • Calculate how many calories burned during physical activity by taking into account frequency, intensity and duration of the workout.
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  • Heart Rate Zone Calculator

  • Establishing your appropriate heart rate zone will help you identify the proper intensity for your workout, and ensure you're not risking injury.
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  • Weight Training Load Calculator

  • Aside from good form and technique, the key to proper weight training is lifting an amount that effectively stimulates the muscles while avoiding injury.
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  • Depression

  • Major depression is different than “the blues”. The exact cause is unknown, but it is most likely caused by a combination of genetic and environmental factors.
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  • Risk of Chronic Disease Tool

  • Find out if you have an increased risk for injury during exercise or if you could benefit from further screening from your doctor before starting an exercise program.
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