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Fitness Assessment Form Template
Start every client relationship on the right foot. This fitness assessment form gathers the health history, physical measurements, activity levels, and goals trainers need to build a truly personalized program. Confidential, professional, and ready to use on day one.
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About this template
A fitness assessment form is the foundation of any professional training relationship. Before a trainer can prescribe the right program, they need to understand who they're working with — not just how much someone weighs, but what their goals are, what they've tried before, and whether they have any conditions that could affect what exercises are safe or effective. Skipping this step leads to generic programs that frustrate clients and increase injury risk.
More about this template
This template captures the full picture: personal information, physical measurements, primary fitness goal, current activity level, preferred exercise modalities, and a health history section covering medical conditions and prior injuries. The structured format makes it easy to compare assessments over time, spot red flags before a first session, and justify program modifications if client needs change.
formformform makes it simple to deploy this assessment without building anything from scratch. Trainers can share a direct link via text or email, embed it on their booking page, or use it as a pre-appointment intake form. All responses are stored in the dashboard and trigger an instant email notification — so trainers arrive at every first session already knowing their client.
12 fields to make your own8 required in this starting form
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Use your own copy to change labels, remove questions and add the details you need. Try the preview alongside this guide to see what respondents will be asked.
The questions, explained
Fields in this template
Review the starting questions and choices. You can change them in your own copy.
Full Name
Jane Smith
Email Address
jane@example.com
Phone Number
(555) 123-4567
Date of Birth
Gender
4 choices
- Male
- Female
- Non-binary
- Prefer not to say
Height (inches)
68
Weight (lbs)
160
Primary Fitness Goal
5 choices
- Weight loss
- Muscle gain
- Endurance
- Flexibility
- General fitness
Current Activity Level
4 choices
- Sedentary (little to no exercise)
- Lightly active (1–2 days/week)
- Moderately active (3–4 days/week)
- Very active (5+ days/week)
Current Exercise Types (select all that apply)
8 choices
- Weightlifting
- Running / Jogging
- Cycling
- Swimming
- Group fitness classes
- Yoga / Pilates
- Sports
- None
Medical Conditions or Injuries
List any current or past injuries, conditions, or surgeries we should know about (or write 'None').
Previous Fitness Program Experience
Describe any fitness programs, gym memberships, or training you have done previously.
Where it fits
Who uses this template
Suggested uses, and why this starting point can help. Adapt the questions to your own process.
Gym onboarding teams
Replace scattered requests with a consistent starting point. The answers help you understand the work, identify gaps and prepare a follow-up. Review “Gender” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.
Fitness coaches
Use this as a starting point when you need the same essential information from each person. Review the questions against your process before sharing your copy. Review “Height (inches)” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.
Corporate wellness coordinators
Captures employee fitness baselines at the start of a company-sponsored wellness challenge to measure collective progress at program end.
CrossFit box owners
Use this as a starting point when you need the same essential information from each person. Review the questions against your process before sharing your copy. Review “Primary Fitness Goal” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.
University athletic programs
Give participants a clear set of questions and keep the information together, making it easier to prepare, respond and follow up. Review “Current Activity Level” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.
Physical therapists
Use this as a starting point when you need the same essential information from each person. Review the questions against your process before sharing your copy. Review “Current Exercise Types (select all that apply)” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.
Bootcamp instructors
Use this as a starting point when you need the same essential information from each person. Review the questions against your process before sharing your copy. Review “Medical Conditions or Injuries” in particular and adapt it to the detail you need.
What's included
Collects height, weight, and date of birth for baseline metrics
Goal-setting dropdown with five common fitness objectives
Activity level and exercise type questions for accurate baseline
Medical conditions and injury history fields for safety
Previous program experience field for smarter program design
Fully mobile-responsive for clients to complete on their phone
Instant email notification when a new assessment is submitted
Unlimited submissions — no per-response fees
How to create a fitness assessment form
- 1
Click 'Use this template' to open the form builder with all fields pre-configured.
- 2
Add or remove fields to match your intake process — for example, add a resting heart rate field or a flexibility self-rating.
- 3
Mark medical condition and injury fields as required if your liability policy demands it.
- 4
Set your notification email address so completed assessments go straight to your inbox.
- 5
Share the form link with new clients during booking confirmation or embed it on your website's 'New Client' page.
- 6
Review submissions before the first session and use the data to build a personalized training plan.
Best practices for your fitness assessment form
Send it before the first session
asking clients to complete the assessment ahead of time means you can walk in prepared instead of spending the first 20 minutes on paperwork.
Keep medical fields optional when possible
mandatory health questions can deter signups. Make them optional but frame them as 'for your safety' to encourage honest answers.
Explain confidentiality upfront
add a short sentence in the form intro confirming the information is private. Clients share more when they feel safe.
Review responses for red flags
conditions like heart disease, recent surgery, or active injuries may require physician clearance before training begins.
Re-assess every 8–12 weeks
update weight, activity level, and goals regularly. Use the same form with the same client to track progress over time.
Pair with a waiver
a fitness assessment captures capability data; a separate liability waiver handles legal consent. Use both.
15 form ideas you can build with this template
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Personal Trainer Intake Questionnaire
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Corporate Wellness Program Enrollment
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High School Athlete Fitness Evaluation
Documents sports-specific goals, current conditioning, and injury history for student athletes entering a pre-season strength program.
CrossFit Foundations Class Assessment
Screens new CrossFit members before they join group WODs to ensure coaches understand movement limitations and prior lifting experience.
Physical Therapy to Personal Training Transition Form
Bridges the gap between discharge from physical therapy and starting a gym program by capturing the therapist's clearance notes alongside new fitness goals.
Online Coaching Client Intake Form
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Senior Fitness Program Assessment
Adapted for older adults, capturing balance concerns, fall history, chronic conditions, and functional goals relevant to age-appropriate exercise programming.
Bootcamp Registration Pre-Screening
Qualifies prospective bootcamp participants by assessing current fitness level and flagging anyone who might need modifications before joining the group.
Postpartum Return-to-Exercise Assessment
Specifically tailored for new mothers returning to exercise, capturing birth type, recovery status, pelvic floor concerns, and clearance from their OB or midwife.
Martial Arts School Fitness Evaluation
Assesses flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular base for new students joining a martial arts program, informing which class level they should start in.
Weight Loss Program Initial Assessment
Establishes a documented baseline of weight, measurements, and dietary habits for participants entering a structured weight loss coaching program.
University Recreational Sports Fitness Test
Collects fitness data from students participating in the university rec center's fitness challenge or personal training program for academic credit.
Remote Rowing Coach Client Intake
Captures erg times, rowing experience, flexibility, and shoulder history from athletes signing up for remote rowing coaching packages.
Prenatal Exercise Clearance Form
Documents pregnancy stage, OB clearance, and any restrictions or complications to guide prenatal fitness class instructors in providing safe modifications.
Frequently asked questions
Is a fitness assessment form the same as a health screening?
They overlap but serve different purposes. A fitness assessment primarily captures goals, metrics, and exercise history to inform program design. A health screening (like a PAR-Q) focuses on identifying contraindications to exercise. You can combine both into one form, which this template supports.
Should I require physician clearance before clients start training?
It depends on what the assessment reveals. If a client discloses heart conditions, recent surgery, or other significant medical concerns, best practice is to request a physician's note before beginning. Document this policy in your intake process.
Can I use this form for group fitness clients, not just one-on-one training?
Yes. Group fitness operators often use abbreviated assessments to flag clients with injuries or limitations that instructors should be aware of. You can remove unnecessary fields and keep only the most relevant ones.
How do I store client assessment data securely?
All submissions are stored in your formformform dashboard and accessible only to your account. For HIPAA or privacy compliance, check whether your jurisdiction requires specific data handling agreements for health-related forms.
Can clients update their assessment over time?
Currently each submission is stored as a separate entry. For progress tracking, you can ask returning clients to resubmit the form at regular intervals and label each submission with a date.
Do I need a separate waiver if I use this fitness assessment form?
Yes. A fitness assessment collects capability and health data, but does not function as a liability waiver. You should also have clients sign a separate release of liability before participating in any training.
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