Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of death in New Zealand, making it important to understand how your heart and circulatory system are performing. Our Introductory Cardiovascular Health Check gives you a clear snapshot of your current cardiovascular risk factors hand provides lifestyle guidance to support your wellbeing. Suitable for individuals with no known health/heart conditions

What’s included:

• Blood pressure & heart rate

• Cardiovascular step test

• Overhead squat assessment

• Waist circumference measurement

• Blood glucose check

take the first step toward a healthier heart today.

Duration: 20 minutes

Ideal for individuals seeking baseline health data, performance insights, or a starting point for a structured fitness or health plan.

Gain a clear, evidence-based understanding of your cardiovascular health with our comprehensive Foundational Assessment. This in-depth screening evaluates how your heart and circulatory system perform at rest and under physical stress, providing valuable insights to guide training, health, or clinical decision-making.

Includes:

• Cardiovascular health screening

• Resting and exercise blood pressure assessment

• Graded exercise test with measurement of VO₂ peak

• Verbal summary of results and key takeaways

Duration: 60 minutes

T&Cs apply **ECG monitoring may be required for participants with pre-existing health/heart conditions at additional cost**

The comprehensive Care Package is designed for those living with chronic and complex health conditions including, heart disease, cancer rehab, prehab, POTS and dysautonomia and many more. This package helps you understand your current abilities and limitations, while giving you a safe, structured program to improve your health and wellbeing no matter where you are in your rehabilitation journey.

It’s the perfect way to take control of your health, feel supported in every step of your journey.

What’s included:

• Resting and exercise Blood pressure & heart rate measurements

• Spirometry/lung function test

• 12-lead resting and exercise ECG

• Comprehensive report of exercise results to nominated specialist and/or GP.

• Personalised 8-week exercise plan for you.

Duration: 90 minutes

Our Musculoskeletal Assessment gives you a clear understanding of how your body is functioning, highlighting any limitations, weaknesses, or imbalances. Tailored to your individual needs and guided by your medical history, the assessment includes evaluating your flexibility, muscular strength (isometric and dynamic), balance, mobility, posture, and proprioception.

The results provide a comprehensive picture of your physical function and form the foundation for your personalised exercise programme which will be designed for you following the assessment.

Duration: 45-60 minutes

The Hume Body pod assessment provides a full snapshot of what’s happening beneath the surface. Using technology with up to 98% accuracy compared to traditional DEXA scans, it gives you a reliable look at your body’s structure and how it’s changing over time.

The Hume pod measures skeletal muscle mass, body fat percentage, water composition and more. The scan assesses your torso, arms, and legs, offering a detailed breakdown of your body composition. With this information, you can set more intentional goals, stay motivated, and monitor real improvements as you move forward on your health journey.

Pricing: $40 per/scan or 2x for $70.00

5 or 10 week exercise programmes

Designed for those who have suffered a recent event, diagnosis (e.g., recent heart attack) or who are living with chronic health conditions who require appropriate supervision to return to exercise in safe environment.

Guided by your initial assessment results and key focus areas, each session is tailored to support your specific goals. Sessions may include aerobic and resistance training, balance, flexibility, and mobility work as appropriate. Programs are regularly adapted to keep you advancing safely, effectively, and with confidence.

What’s included:

• Supervised, personalised sessions with a clinical exercise physiologist

• Exercise sessions tailored to your goals and needs

• Regular monitoring of heart rate and blood pressure before, after and during exercise as required

• Flexible scheduling (once or twice weekly depending on your need)

Pricing: Dependent upon programme length

5 or 10 weeks programme blocks

Suitable for clients who have completed one-on-one sessions and now have increased confidence with exercise but would like ongoing monitoring and guidance. This program allows for one Clinical Exercise Physiologist (CEP) to supervise two clients, ensuring a high level of personalised attention.

Program Features:

• Individualised exercise prescription tailored to your goals

• Progression adjustments and ongoing monitoring

• Sessions focused on your specific needs

• Booked at set times each week, subject to availability (once or twice weekly)

• Session duration: 45 minutes

Price: Dependent on program length

Our remote supervision option allows you to train under the clinical guidance of our exercise physiologists without needing to visit the clinic. Ideal if Mt Eden isn’t local to you or if you prefer the flexibility of training from home or your own gym; this option provides expert support wherever you are. Your personalised program is delivered via our remote monitoring applications with regular progress check-ins and 30-minute coaching sessions available via tele-health monthly.

We monitor your progress, adjust your plan as needed, and support safe, effective progress toward your goals.

Ideal for clients who like to exercise regularly on their own but still have continued guidance and oversight with their exercise prescription.

Suitable for clients who have previously been with Ascend Health and completed the initial onboarding assessments.

Price: $250.00 per/month

Understanding your fitness levels is an important first step towards living a Healthier, Longer, Better Life.  

An AIA Vitality Fitness Assessment helps you understand your health and provides a pathway to improve your cardiovascular fitness and functional mobility.  

This 30-minute assessment is ONLY available to AIA Vitality members

‍To book this appointment please use our online booking service or alternatively email the clinic