Physical Fitness Advisory Unit - Total Body Assessment Free of Charge
The Physical Fitness advisory Unit was opened by Hon. Minister of Sports, Mr. Mahindananda Aluthgamage on 18.07.2013 for the purpose of expanding the service of the NISS. This Unit provides facilities for the general public to determine the % body fat , water and muscle % , BMI, ideal weight for the height, waist to hip ratio etc. Nutritional Advices and exercises recommendations are also provided free of charge.
With the opening of the newly established Physical Fitness Advisory Unit, the NISS wishes to expand its service throughout the country by conducting seminars , workshop and fitness camps in government and private sector organizations. The objective of this program is to increase the working capacity of the Sri Lankan labor force by improving the fitness level with equal emphasis to healthy diet and mental health . If you wish to conduct this workshop in your organization, please contact us.
A Physical Fitness workshop was organized by the Physical Fitness Advisory Unit, National Institute of Sports Sciences on 05.08.2013 at the District Secretarial Premises, Nuwara- Eliya. The event was held with the participation of the District l Secretary, Nuwara Eliya about 60 government officers attended the workshop. The participants were provided with aerobic exercise sessions facilities for determining % body fat , water and muscle %, BMI , ideal weight for the height, wrist to tip ratio etc.
Lectures were also conducted on nutrition and mental health. The program got a good feedback from the participants. The necessity of continuing the exercise program on weekly basis was highlighted.
