Fitness and Weight Management

Fitness & Weight Management

At Mercy Health Partners, we understand that your personal fitness and weight management have a significant impact on your overall physical health and mental well-being.

However, more than 60% of American adults do not achieve the recommended amount of regular physical activity. In fact, 25% of all adults are not active at all (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention). Inactivity increases with age and is more common among women than men and among those with lower incomes and less education.

With this in mind, we invite you to explore the wide range of services Mercy offers to help you begin, improve, or maintain your personal fitness and weight management plans.

Mercy offers various online Health Tools to determine your body mass index (BMI) and ideal body weight; calculate how many calories you need to lose weight and how many you burn through different activities; and determine your target heart rate when exercising.

Our Web site also includes articles on topics that may help you along your journey to fitness and successful weight management. Just click on the links below:

Obesity is a serious epidemic that is associated with most major illnesses. Scientific evidence has established a strong link with at least 15 major conditions, including diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, cancers (breast and colorectal), and stroke to name a few. The good new is that by controlling your weight, you can reduce your chances of developing these conditions. The WeightAware risk assessment is the first step towards a more healthy body and mind. Knowing your risk profile will enable you to take control of your health and provide you with the best defense against obesity-related disorders. This free assessment will take about 7 minutes to complete. At the end, you will receive personalized, strictly confidential information.
Take the WeightAware Risk Assessment