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1. Function Name Allow gt New Client Delete Client a Enviroment mm Calibrations ial Customize Report Cover Page Summary Report Graphical Summary Personal Profile Group Reports pa Batch Reports i Define Form Letters Database Management i Locate Database New Delete 2 Click a role and then determine the functions that are allowed for this role by checking the box next to each function you want the role to have 3 Click Save to save the data 84 Polar BodyAge System SW Help User Profiles In User Profiles you can create new users and select the role that will be given to the user 1 Select Preferences gt User Management gt User Profiles from the menu The following window appears User Profiles Last Name Login Owntest Password Hook Verify Password Ao Administrator New Delete 2 Insert the user data to the text fields and select the role from the drop down list 3 Click Save to save the data Database Management Backup Select Preferences gt Database Management The following window appears informing you that running database management requires closing the system 85 Polar BodyAge System Shutting Down J Running database management requires closing the Software Close BodyAge Software In order to backup you need to close the BodyAge system To run database management click Yes The following window ap
2. 4 To delete a highlighted training file from the list click Delete File 5 To view a training progress report click Report Other Programs In Other Programs you can include additional programs or training instructions for you client gt Programs Click on the Programs tab to open the program view Then click on and select New Program rwr J DE The following view appears a 1 of 1 5 26 2010 Age 44 A Programs 5 26 2010 jm weeks 10 9 Age 44 Gender Male Height 180cr Weight A Balance Training Computer 1 Click on the Other Programs tab brings to view the other programs main screen 62 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Cardiovascular Program Strength Energy Balance Templates OOOO O General Stretching Routine Relaxation workout Log add gt lt Remove edt new Delete edit To add one of the program templates for your client highlight the program name and click Add To create a new template click New This selection will open a text editor After creating the template in the text editor select File gt Save Energy Balance The Energy Balance function calculates the total daily calorie burn target based on the client s weight loss target and daily activity level Click on the Programs tab to open the program view Then click on Programs and select New Program NETA DE The following view appears 63
3. prediction by Jackson et al 1990 Non Exercise equation e VOsmax and Max Workload WATTS is based on a regression equation that uses age predicted HRmnax 220 age and the stage Watts and steady state HR Protocol Stage Progression Stage 1 38 VOsmax based on Non Exercise Prediction Stage 2 52 VO ma based on Non Exercise Prediction Stage 3 65 VO max based on Non Exercise Prediction Stage 4 78 VO max based on Non Exercise Prediction About the YMCA Submax Test Protocol Overview The YMCA bike protocol is a single branching protocol The number of stages and workloads depends on the heart rate after the first stage If the heart rates are lt 80 bpm then the second stage is 2 5 kp 80 89 bpm then the second stage is 2 0 kp 90 100 bpm then the second stage is 1 5 kp gt 100 bpm then the second stage is 1 0 kp The following stages increase by 5 kp each stage independent of the heart rate response About the Pollock Submax Test Protocol Overview The Pollock bike ergometer protocol is a multiple branching protocol and a more difficult protocol than the YMCA Therefore it is recommended for more active individuals The first workload is 1 0 kp 1 0 kp is equal to 50 watts If after the first stage the heart rates are lt 90 then second stage is 3 0 kp If after second stage heart rates are 133 Polar BodyAge System lt 120 third stage 4 5 kp 120 135 third stage 4 0 kp gt 135 third stage
4. click the field to activat e the text screen You can print the 5 Zone Program by clicking Program Report Click Send to HR Monitor from the Cardiovascular Program main screen to upload user information and sport zones to the client s watch Polar BodyAge System SW Help You can download the training files from the client s training computer to create a training progress report See Training Progress for instructions on downloading training files 60 sec Sit Ups In 60 sec sit up test the client repeats as many sit ups as she he can in 60 seconds time 93 Polar BodyAge System Click on 60 Sec Sit Ups link from the Strength amp Flexibility section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the instructions for performing the sit up test Instructions 60 Sec Sit Ups Sit Ups Instructions Assume a back lying position with knees bent and feet supported Place hands on chest or lightly by the side of the head When starting the test the client should sit up until the elbows are in line with knees and return in a controlled manner to a lying position Repeat as many times as possible in one minute Score the number of repetitions in one minute Note To count the number of repetitions click the spacebar during the test Continue gt Cancel After reading the instructions click Continue The following screen appears 94 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 60 Sec Sit Ups 00 60 Re
5. 3 If there is power on in the monitor but you have no video amber light reseat the VGA cable on the back of the monitor 4 If power is still not applied no lights turn off the main power switch on the left rear of the cart Unplug the ROM cable from the system interface Slowly remove the computer and set it down directly behind the cart Make sure the AC adapter for the monitor is securely plugged in on the surge protector and the body of the adapter 5 Turn on the main power switch and check again 6 If you have power to the monitor lights on the front and still no video verify that the VGA cable is securely connected on the rear of the computer Printer will not Turn On or Print Hardware checks 1 Check the power cable going into the right side of the back of the Hewlett Packard printer 2 Check the data cable USB going into the right side on the back of the Hewlett Packard printer 3 Turn off the main power switch on the left rear of the cart Unplug the ROM cable from the system interface Slowly remove the computer and set it down directly behind the cart Verify that the AC adapter for the printer is securely connected to the surge protector 4 Check the back of the computer to see that the USB cable is securely connected 5 Check the printer cartridges as described in the Hewlett Packard material which came with the printer located in the accessories box Software Checks 1 Close the BodyAge system 2 C
6. 3 23 2010 Age 44 Ownindex Medical History VO2max 0 ml kg min Height weight Height 0 cm Weight o kg Blood Pressure Systolic 0 mmHg Diastalic nl mmHa Bioimpedance Body Fat Crunch o repetitions Total Body Water Bicep Strength Bicep Strength o kg Wall Sit Wall Sit a seconds Sit amp Reach Sit amp Reach ol cm gt 3 l gt If you want to view an assessment that is not included in the test protocol click the Other Assessments button Other Biometric Assessments for example When you use an assessment that is not included in the test protocol it will be indicated by red text NOTE To view the Other Assessments button in Fitness Assessments Other Categories must be included in the test protocol For more information see Adding Editing or Deleting a Test Protocol Biometrics The following assessments can be found in Fitness Assessments gt Biometrics For more information on a specific assessment click the name of the assessment below PAR Q Medical History Girth Height Weight OwnZone Polar BodyAge System SW Help Blood Pressure Blood Chemistries Body Composition The following assessments can be found in Fitness Assessments gt Body Composition For more information on a specific assessment click the name of the assessment below 3 Site SkinFold 7 Site SkinFold Bioimpedance Direct Value Body Fat Percent For more informa
7. 26 2010 w 10 90 Gender 1e1gh Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress Other Programs Energy Balance Training Computer 1 Click on the Training Progress tab to view the training progress main screen Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress _ Other Programs Energy Balance Download File Add File Manually Date Sport Duration HH MM 2 Click Download File to download the training files from the client s training computer Select the training computer and the sport from the drop down lists and then click Download See Downloading Files for more information 3 Click Add File Manually to add a training file manually A new file will be added to the list Enter the information for the highlighted training file and click Save to save the training file information 61 Polar BodyAge System Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress Other Programs Energy Balance Download File Add File Manually Date Delete File Ro Sport Date v Sport Duration HH MM J Training computer Average HR El 19 2010 Strength o0 58 j i b 5 17 2010 Bicycle 01 21 PeSmamita 9 bpm Duration oi minutes Calories Lel kcal Time in Light Zone 0 al minutes Time in Moderate Zone 19 minutes Time in Hard Zone minutes Swe
8. 60 70 HRmax Exercise sessions in the program are arranged so that there are no successive similar sessions hard or light ones and that there are several days between the hard sessions This helps to carry out the program ensures needed recovery time and helps to avoid overreaching and becoming tired About the Polar windlink The BodyAge System comes with a Polar WindLink which transfers online real time heart rate recording to the computer WindLink receiver is used with the cardiovascular protocols If the client is wearing a Polar WearLink W I N D transmitter an electrocardiogram signal will be sent directly to the computer via the WindLink receiver The computer uses a sophisticated averaging algorithm to ensure an accurate and stable heart rate reading Applying the Training Computer Thoroughly clean the subject s skin so that oil and dirt are removed Wipe with alcohol if necessary Moisten the inside of the heart monitor belt preferably with electrode jelly and securely fasten the belt below the pectoral muscles The logo on the middle of the belt must be centered on the lower sternum Instruct the client to keep the upper body erect without shoulders slouching NOTE Transmitter belt must completely contact the skin below the pectoral muscles Chest hair or underwire bras may interfere with this Interference It is important to control environmental conditions that may interfere heart rate transmission You may
9. Cool temperature 72 F 22 C moderate humidity and good air circulation fan recommended for bike amp treadmill testing e Telephone with outside line for emergency access and technical support Polar BodyAge System e Flat firm surface for the platform scale Unpacking the Polar BodyAge System Once the system is out of the shipping container and on the floor e Remove all packing materials e Move the scale and any boxes off of the cart e Mount the monitor onto the main post being careful not to pinch any of the cables see photo Packing List The following is a list of all the items included with your system These are standard items included with every system You may have other items as part of your individual order 1 Polar heart rate transmitter and elastic strap 2 Strength handle and strength strap assembly 3 On line Skyndex Skinfold calipers w calibration dowel 4 Flat Panel LCD monitor w speakers 4 Computer 5 Keyboard 14 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 6 Mouse 7 Printer 8 Power cord attached for the cart power 9 BodyAge System computer installed in the cart if ordered 10 BodyAge System cart with integrated range of motion ROM unit 11 WindLink Heart rate receiver 12 Platform scale 13 2 Allen wrenches for assembly repair 14 Polar BodyAge System software 15 Blood Pressure included with 3 cuffs 16 Polar FlowLink Compatible Hardware e Tanita BF 350 Bioimpedance Unit e Tanita B
10. D The curser will be blinking within the input box Enter the value and press OK to save 138 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Downloading Files Downloading Files Using the Polar FlowLink Use Polar Flowlink to download training files from Polar FT7 FT40 FT60 FT80 and RS300X training computers 1 Place the training computer on the FlowLink Click Download File in Training Progress view Assessments Programs 1 of 1 7 16 2009 Age 44 m Pl ESPrograms 7 16 2009 s 10 Ag jender Height Weight Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress Other Programs Energy Balance Add File Manually Date Sport Duration HH MM 2 The following window appears Download Files Download Save Save All Close Training computer al Sport e 1 View previously downloaded files Duration Saved 3 Click Download to start downloading the training files The files will be listed in this view 4 To save a file highlight the file and click Save To save all files click Save All Downloading Files Using the Polar IrDA USB Adapter 139 Polar BodyAge System Optional Polar IrDA USB Adapter is required to download files from RS400 RS800 and RS800CX training computers 1 Place the training computer in front of the infrared window on the Polar IrDA USB Adapter or on the computer or other IrDA compatible infrared adapter 2 Click Download File in Training Pro
11. Fat Lohman and Heyward 1989 Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription page 148 Ages 7 to 50 Years of Age using a multicomponent model that takes into account Age Gender Fat Free Body density changed based on differences in body water amp bone mineral in different age groups Biolmpedence guidelines and information Tanita Body Composition Analyzer BF 350 Instruction Manual and Techincal Notes Impedance Equations for Manual Entry Lohman T G 1989 Feb Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis Seminar presented to Department of Exercise Science University of Arizona Tucson Lukask H C Johnson P E Bolonchuck W W amp Lyken G I 1985 Assessment of Fat Free Mass using Bioelectrical Impedance Measurements of the Human Body American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 41 810 917 Circumference Protocols Tran Z V amp Weltman A 1989 Generalized Equation for Predicting Body Density of Women from Girth Measurements Medicine amp Science in Sports and Exercise 21 101 104 Behnke A R amp Wilmore J H 1974 Evaluation and Regulation of Body Build and Composition Englewood Cliffs NJ Prentice Hall Low Body Fat Exercise Physiology Energy Nutrition And Human Performance Philadelphia PA Lippincott Williams amp Wilkins 2001 Cardiovascular Polar Own Index Jackson Blair Mahar Ross and Stuteville Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without exercise testing Med Sci S
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13. Notes Alerts Assessments Programs i 4 uh Test Protocol BodyAge To add a new test recor Testing Then select eith test record using AutoF New test record Ready Polar BodyAge System SW Help A test protocol is a group of fitness assessments and health risk appraisals that you want to display on the main page or in the AutoPilot You can make your own test protocol and name it accordingly so that each time you test a client you can select the test protocol from a drop down menu For more information see Adding Editing or Deleting a Test Protocol The default test protocol is called Body Age and includes the following assessments PAR Q Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire Medical History Height Weight Blood Pressure Biolmpedance Ownlndex OwnZone Crunch Bicep Strength Wall Sit Sit amp Reach For more information on the assessments see Fitness Assessments and Health Risk Appraisals Adding Editing or deleting a test protocol To add or edit a test protocol click Test Protocol and select Add Edit or Delete Test Protocols Test Protocol BodyAge id EJ Testing Add Edit or Delete Test Protocols The following screen appears 43 Polar BodyAge System Test Protocol Settings Select the test protocol to modify it or click New Test Protocol Test Protocol Name BodyAge Include in test protocol le Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire iv Medical History Questionnaire Reports
14. Physical Fitness and Wellness p 90 we changed the classifications from Excellent Good Moderate Overweight Obese to Low Optimal Moderate High Very High Adding 1 9 for black males and 1 for black females reference Lohman and Heyward 1989 Advanced Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription page 148 Body Composition Percentile Rankings 3 Site and 7 Site Skinfold Protocols American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 7th Edition 2006 Cooper Institute for Aerobics Research Dallas TX 1994 Skinfold Site Descriptions American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 7th Edition 2006 3 Site Equation Men and Women Jackson A S Pollock M L 1980 Medicine amp Science in Sports and Exercise 12 175 18 Generalized Equation for Predicting Body Density of Women Jackson A S Pollock M L amp Ward A 1980 Generalized Equation for Predicting Body Density of Women Medicine amp Science in Sports and Exercise 12 175 18 7 site Equation Men and Women Jackson A S Pollock M L Practical Assessment of Body Composition Physician Sport Medicine 1 76 90 1985 Generalized Equation for Predicting Body Density of Men Jackson A S Pollock M L 1978 Generalized Equation for Predicting Body Density of Men British Journal of Nutrition 40 497 504 Polar BodyAge System Conversions of Body Density to Body
15. Polar BodyAge System Assessments Programs 1 1 of 1 5 26 2010 Age 44 5 26 2010 1010 i send gt Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress Other Programs Energy Balance Training Computer Clicking on the Energy Balance tab brings up the Calorie Analysis view This view provides an analysis of the client s total daily calorie burn Choose the lifestyle that best describes the client s daily activity level Clicking on the button brings up a screen with descriptions of the lifestyle options A ter the lifestyle selection the following data will be displayed in the calorie analysis view automatically 64 Cardiovascular Program ll Strength Training Program Training Progress Other Programs Energy Balance Calorie Analysis Life Style aa RMR Avg Exercise Cals Day Total Calorie Burn D ay 1965 Calorie Analysis Life Style jm RMR Sedentary or Light Activity Active or Moderately Active Avg Exercise Cal Very Active Extra to Yigorously Active Total Calorie Burn 2086 Calorie Analysis Life Style Active or Moderately Active RAES 982 RMR 1965 Avg Exercise Cals Day 121 Total Calorie Burn Day 3068 meta bolic rate is the numb er of calori es burne d daily for norm al physi ologic functi on Avg Exer cise cals Day This value cardi progr am creat esa Polar BodyAge
16. Reach Test Results Club Members 90 of club members believe that the BodyAge assessment is important 80 of members believe going through the BodyAge system is rather easy not difficult e 76 of the club members think the reports are very useful 6 on a 6 point scale and 86 believe it is well presented 81 of the members felt that the BodyAge Score was motivation for further training Polar BodyAge System SW Help e In 7 out of the 8 tests all the people on average improved their results from the first test to the second test This supports the results that the members felt that the BodyAge system and BodyAge Score motivate for further exercise training Results Instructors e The instructors judge the importance of the BodyAge system as high and the difficulty as low e The reports are judged as useful and no additional materials are needed in the reports e On average the instructors suggest they need 41 minutes to conduct the test e The instructors agree with the club members that the BodyAge is a very meaningful parameter e The instructors feel a high increase of quality of work a high support in motivating clients and a high support in communicating heart rate controlled training Polar BodyAge System Declaration of Conformity The Polar BodyAge System AKA Model TriFIT 700 is tested under the EU Medical Device Directive 93 42 ECC A Class 1 Electrical Medical Device Type BF Protection Testing standards used are
17. The hip flexors can be eliminated and abdominal muscle endurance can be evaluated through the use of the crunch test 1 Have the client lay on their back on a mat with the knees bent to 90 degrees 2 The client should extend the arms palms down and by the sides so that the finger tips of both hands touch a strip of tape perpendicular to the body at just below hip level 3 Two additional strips of tape are placed parallel to the first two 3 5 inches 8 9cm further toward the feet 4 The client should curl up sliding the fingertips along the mat until they touch the second set of tape strips and then return to the starting position The client s head does not need to come back to touch the mat as long as the shoulders do 127 Polar BodyAge System The crunch is slow controlled and continuous Only the head and shoulder blades leave the floor The upper body moves through only 30 degrees The client performs as many crunches as possible in one minute How to Use the Crunch Test Click on Crunch link from the Strength amp Flexibility section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the crunch test screen You will be given a set of instructions Instructions Crunch Crunch Instructions The client lies with knees bent at right angles with palms down and the fingertips on the first strip of tape When starting the test the client should flex the spine curl up so that the fingertips of each hand reach the second str
18. all the questions and red if the client answered Yes to any of the questions Physical Activity Plan If the client answers Yes to one or more questions the Results button will be red Advise the client to talk with the doctor by phone or in person before starting becoming more physically active or before they have a fitness appraisal Have them tell their doctor about the PAR Q and which questions they answered Yes to 171 Polar BodyAge System If the client answered No honestly to all PAR Q questions the Results button will be green and you can be reasonably sure that the client can e Start becoming much more physically active begin slowly and build up gradually This is the safest and easiest way to go e Take part in a fitness appraisal this is an excellent way to determine the client s basic fitness so that the client can plan the best way for them to live actively e Note If the client s health changes so that they answer Yes to any of the questions have them tell their health professional DELAY THE CLIENT BECOMING MUCH MORE ACTIVE e Ifthe client is not feeling well because of a temporary illness such as a cold or a fever wait until they feel better or e Ifthe client is or may be pregnant have them talk to their doctor before they start becoming more active Polar Energy Pointer Program A Polar Energy Pointer Program can be created for the following training computers FT40 FT7 Select the start date
19. appear 3 Site Skinfold Sites Men Chest Diagonal fold one half the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple Abdomen Vertical fold two cm to the right side of the umbilicus Thigh Vertical fold on the anterior midline of the thigh midway between the proximal border of the patella and the inguinal crease hip Women Triceps Vertical fold on the posterior midline of the upper arm halfway between the acromion and olecranon processes with the arm held freely to the side of the body Suprailiac Diagonal fold in line with the natural angle of the iliac crest taken in the anterior axillary line immediately superior to the iliac crest Thigh Vertical fold on the anterior midline of the thigh midway between the proximal border of the patella and the inguinal crease hip Using 3 Site Skinfold This is the view of the 3 site on the main screen 89 Polar BodyAge System Body Composition Body Composition Assessments 3 Site SkinFold Chest 0 mm Abdomen 0 mm Thigh 0 mm Enter the values manually here or click on the 3 Site SkinFold link to view the 3 Site Skinfold on line measurement screen Skinfold Measurement Site Chest Caliper Placement Use the calipers to measure the skinfolds according to the guidelines and sites IE When the caliper is pinching the skin in the proper position click the switch on the back of the calipers and t
20. body fat induced irregular menstrual cycles maintain a critical body fat level of at least 17 to maintain normal menstrual cycles Major Symptoms or Signs of Heart Disease e Pain discomfort or other anginal equivalent in the chest neck jaw arms or other areas that may be ischemic in nature e Shortness of breath at rest or with mild exercise e Dizziness or syncope e Orthopnea or paroxysmal nocturnal dyspnea e Ankle edema e Palpitation or tachycardia e Intermittent claudication e Known heart murmur e Unusual fatigue or shortness of breath with usual activities Max Push Up In max push up test the client repeats as many push ups as she he can Click on Max Push Up link from the Strength amp Flexibility section of Fitness Assessments to view the instructions for performing the test 159 Polar BodyAge System Instructions Max Push Up Push Ups Instructions Place hands just outside the line of the shoulders Keeping the back straight the client should lower himself herself until the upper arm is parallel with the floor Return to the starting position Do as many repetitions as possible Women should use the modified push up with knees flexed on the floor ensuring the back remains straight Note To count the number of repetitions click the spacebar during the test Continue gt Cancel After reading the instructions click Continue The following screen appears 160 Polar Bo
21. box appears After entering the result the line graph shows where the user ranks in the norm One Rep Max Bench Press 0 kg _ _ _ F Leg Press 0 N RMW 1 RM Leg Press One repetition maximum in leg press client performs one repetition of leg press with maximum weight Click on 1 RM Leg Press link from the Strength amp Flexibility section of Fitness Assessments to view the screen for entering the client s test result The test s input box appears After entering the result the line graph shows where the user ranks in the norm One Rep Max Bench Press 0 kg Hi irmew Leg Press D kg ee 1 MB 88 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 3 Site Skinfold Guidelines for Skinfold Measurements NOTE With all body composition measurement techniques the technician must be well trained routinely practice the technique and demonstrate reliability in his her measurements before collecting actual data e All measurements should be made on the right side of the body e Caliper should be placed 1 cm away from the thumb and finger perpendicular to the skinfold and halfway between the crest and the base of the fold e Wait one to two seconds before taking the measurement e The actual fold measurement will be displayed on the screen after each measurement e When all sites have been measured a pie chart with percentage of the fat and lean body mass will
22. in AutoPilot L Quick Entry View Other Categories New Test Protocol If you have already created a test protocol you can click Next to edit it To create a new test protocol click New Test Protocol Enter a name for the test protocol and check the box for the features you want to include in the test protocol then click Next If you want to delete a particular test protocol select the group from the drop down menu and click Delete Protocol NOTE you cannot modify or delete the BodyAge test protocol Select the assessments from the menu 44 Test Protocol Settings Polar BodyAge System SW Help Select the assessments you want to include in this test protocol _ Biometric Assessments E Blood Chemistry Units e Blood Pressure L Girth Height weight OwnZone Body Composition Assessments Ml 3 Site SkinFold _ 7 Site SkinFold e Bioimpedance Direct Yalue Body Fat Percent Cardiovascular Assessments E 3 Minute Step Test Balke Treadmill Bruce Treadmill Cooper 12 Minutes Run Walk Direct Yalue VO2max Modified Bruce Treadmill One Mile Walk ivi OwnIndex Pollock Bike _ Strength amp Flexibility Assessments E 1 R Bench Press 1 RM Leg Press ei Bicep Strength sei Crunch Hand Grip Left Hand Grip Right Max Push Up Max Sit Up a IEA e 14 14 Previous For Body Composition Assessments only one assessment c
23. individuals should answer the questions on the PAR Q prior to testing 170 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Click on PAR Q link from the Biometrics section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the complete PAR Q questionnaire Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire PAR Q Yes Has your doctor ever said that you have a heart condition and that you should only do physical activity recommended by a doctor No Yes Do you feel pain in your chest when you do physical activity No es Inthe past month have you had chest pain when you were not doing physical activity Lo No Do you lose your balance because of dizziness or do you ever lose consciousness Do you have a bone or joint problem that could be made worse by a change in your physical activity Is your doctor currently prescribing drugs for example water pills for your blood pressure or heart condition Do you know of any other reason you should not do physical activity EY resultes Print oK Cancel To record the client s answer to each of the PAR Q questions use the mouse to point and click on the appropriate answer Yes or No for each question Click Print to print the completed PAR Q The printed version of the PAR Q has the name date and a line for the client to sign Click OK to exit and save the data After clicking OK a check mark will appear in the box next to PAR Q on the Biometrics screen It will be green if the client answered No to
24. previewing a personal profile Why BodyAge BodyAge is based on health screening and fitness test scores Fitness testing is done to serve two purposes the first is to monitor progress of a fitness program and the second is to provide motivation to the client to improve fitness levels The problem in the past has been that when presenting clients with just their fitness results they tend to be overwhelmed with the amount of information and do not understand many of the fitness concepts such as VO Because of this clients tend to be less motivated to change their fitness levels and therefore exercise adherence is lower and incidence of dropout from exercise programs is higher The BodyAge system was developed over 10 years from the information gathered and real world testing in over 1300 health clubs in the U S BodyAge simplifies fitness test results into one number that the non professional can understand Using BodyAge has been shown to increase motivation levels of clients and increase exercise compliance How BodyAge Works 71 Polar BodyAge System The BodyAge score is calculated using 4 to 13 health and fitness assessments Each assessment has a Healthy or Average percentile ranking that has been determined and validated by a research example VO values and normative rankings from Shvartz E Reibold RC Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years a review Aviat Space Environ Med 61 3 11 1990 as referenc
25. regularly for at least 10 12 weeks and is able to train nearly every day The program recommends about 5 h week in 4 6 sessions e IMPROVE You are able to exercise regularly The program recommends about 3 h week in 3 5 sessions e MAINTAIN If the client has not exercised recently this is a good place to start The 174 Training Computer Your goal Ownlndex 0 2max Days Week Sitting Heart Rate HRmax Sport Maintain 38 0 3 181 60 176 ees Polar BodyAge System SW Help program recommends about 11 2 h week in 2 3 sessions The number of days per week that the client will be exercising the recommended amount of days is given based on the VO2max score and the Client s goal The sports that the client will be doing while exercising The program targets ae eres are adjusted Calories according to the above information The following Shortt 00 00 00 30 00 15 information is shown Normali 00 00 00 55 00 00 Longi 00 55 00 35 00 00 Weekly exercises and the time that should be spent in each exercise Totals 03 10 2000 kcal intensity zone Total exercise duration Total 175 Polar BodyAge System calories to expend For example the total exercise duration of Shortl is 45 minutes from which 30 minutes should be spent in moderate and 15 minutes in Hard heart rate intensity zone The number of calories to expend is 550 kcal
26. regularly in programmed recreation sports or heavy physical activity I avoid walking or exertion fe g I use an elevator instead of stairs I drive when possible instead of walking I walk for pleasure routinely use stairs and occasionally train hard enough to perspire or breathe heavily i participate regularly in recreation or work requiring modest physical activity such as golf horseback riding calisthenics gymnastics table tennis bowling weight sifting yard work This activity takes 10 to 60 minutes per week This activity takes more than 60 minutes per week i participate regularly in heavy physical exercise such 25 running or jogging Swimming cycling rowing skipping rope or engaging in vigorous aerobic activity such as playing tennis basketball or racquetball I run less than 1 mile per han 30 minutes per in comparable a i run 1 to 5 miles per week or spend 30 to 60 minutes per week in comparable physical activity Irun to 10 miles per week or spend 1 to 3 hours per week in comparable physical activi I run over 10 miles per week or spend over 3 hours per week in comparable physical activity Previous Cancel 4 Select the alternative that best represents the person taking the test Click Next 185 Polar BodyAge System Verify Heart Rate and RPM s x Verify Heart Rate Wear the transmitter and confirm a steady heart rate while sitting on the bike During the entire bike test
27. the Body Composition section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the bioimpedance on line measurement screen Bioimpedance Start Position Instructions Check the Athlete check box if the client is an athlete Click Next when ready Athlete show BMI Follow the directions shown on the screen to carry out the bioimpedance measurement The last screen of the bioimpedance measurement wizard will show the results in a format of a line graph and a pie chart 110 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 14 0 en annlann FT IE TIN E IE Total A 34 0 ee ta A mS mS ay Total Body Water Results Composition Fat Mass 8 7 kg Total Body Vater 34 0 kg Fat Free Mass 19 3 kg Bod ight 62 0 kg 14 4 220122 2 18 2005 vl gt gt i NOTE If you have selected the default to use the bioimpedance device for weight measurement and you have not taken the height of your client you will be prompted with a screen to enter height before entering the bioimpedance measurement Type it in and select Continue If you have not selected the default to use the bioimpedance device for weight measurement and you have not taken the client s height and weight you will be prompted with the message Height and Weight must be accessed Click OK after entering the height and weight of the client and then click on the Bioimpedance link Blood Chemistries Healthy adults should have their blood cholesterol and triglycer
28. the client needs to maintain a steady pedal cadence between 60 and 80 RPM Click Next when ready to begin test ee o NOEs S RR 100 Ea Previous a 5 The heart rate of the client should appear in the top box Instruct the client to begin running Next will become activated when a heart rate is transmitted Click Next to begin the test When the test is complete the data will be displayed 6 Select Print to print the data and the graph Select OK to save the data and return to the main screen About the Balke Treadmill Protocol Submax Test The Balke protocol maintains 3 3 mph throughout the entire test Grade starts at 1 and increases by 1 every minute About the Bruce Treadmill Submax Test A sub maximal test takes between 6 12 minutes depending on the client s fitness level The test involves a change in speed and grade every three minutes so the incremental increases of exercise intensity are relatively large for each stage 2 to 3 METs 186 Polar BodyAge System SW Help About the Modified Bruce Treadmill Submax Test A sub maximal test takes between 6 18 minutes depending on the client s fitness level The test involves a change in speed and grade every three minutes so the incremental increases of exercise intensity are relatively large for each stage 2 to 3 METs 187 Polar BodyAge System Wall Sit The Wall Sit test measures the isometric muscle contractions of the lower body It p
29. the list is Club 31 Polar BodyAge System 4 Click Save to save the group 5 Click Close to exit the Customize window 6 The group is now shown on the list of available groups and you can add the client to this group Click OK to save the client information You can enter Client Information afterwards by clicking the Client Information tab on the upper left corner of the main view You will also have options to enter additional client information For more information see Client Information Main Screen View Client Information The View menu offers you a selection of useful features for managing client data Check or uncheck the features to show or hide them on the main screen File View System Settings Reports v Client Information v Alerts Notes erts Client List squall For more information on the features see the following sections Notes Alerts and Client Information If all the features from the View menu are selected they will appear on the main screen as follows File View System Settings Reports Preferences Help SD Notes Alerts Client Information SF wp Assessments Programs go squall If you roll the mouse over any of the items above then a roll out screen with additional information appears 32 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Notes Alerts Client Information E Information _ p Generalinformation Address Information Additional Client Infor
30. the record To view an existing record use the arrows or the drop down menu shown below sessment oe 3 of 3 5 25 2010 Age 44 NOTE If you have created a new client you can only select New Record or New Record Using Autopilot Programs Creating a New Program To design a customized program for your client click on the Programs tab to open the program Programs view Then click the button and select New Program A gt Programs a Perea 54 Polar BodyAge System SW Help The following view appears is 1 of 1 5 26 2010 Age 44 Bile Programs 5 26 2010 iv Weeks 109 Age 44 Gender Male Height 180cr Weight E Other Programs Energy Balance Training Computer For more information on the options in this view see the links below Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress Other Programs Energy Balance Cardiovascular Program To design a customized cardiovascular program for your client click on the Programs tab to open the program view Then click on Programs and select New Program Loew eran DE The following view appears Assessments Programs 1 of 1 5 26 2010 Age 44 Publ Programs 5 26 2010 w Wee oW Ag t4 Cardiovascular Program Strength anegtegan Tanna Popes Training Computer Gender Mali Height 80 cn Weight Start by selecting the client s training computer from the drop dow
31. the same every time the test is repeated 164 Polar BodyAge System SW Help e Tell your client to avoid eating a heavy meal or smoking 2 3 hours prior to testing e Tell your client to avoid heavy physical effort alcoholic beverages or pharmacological stimulants on the test day and the day before e Allow the client to sit lay down for 1 3 minutes prior to test so they can relax their muscles and mind Carrying out the OwnlIndex Test After creating a new record or opening an existing record for a client their height and weight must be recorded before the Ownlndex test can be performed For instructions see Height Weight Click on Ownindex link from the Cardiovascular section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the Ownlndex test screen Ownindex Heart Rate E 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 Test Time 00 00 0 aa A eal Bere ler eal eae Bi me ene leases Th eel A Al aa bal el bet oa i fleas Sh al Ry at aT ete fa ay TAL E ORO Ts be Ne A TES 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 Activity Level Moderate Activity Levels Kad Select the alternative that best describes the overall amount and intensity of your physical activity during the past three months Low 0 1 hours per week You do not participate regularly in programmed recreational sport or heavy physical activity For instance you walk only for pleasure or train hard enough to cause heavy breathing or perspiration o
32. the tester manually measures the modified sit amp reach and then enters the results into the text field on the main screen or on line which means the sit amp reach results are read directly into the computer Before starting this test be sure the individual has had a proper warm up and stretched prior to the first trial NOTE Have the client pull and release the cable slowly Fast motion can damage the measuring gauge How to Use the Sit amp Reach Test Click on Sit amp Reach link from the Strength amp Flexibility section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the on line sit amp reach test screen Modified Sit amp Reach THE START POSITION Back should be 90 degrees to the floor arms straight legs straight feet flat against the cart Click Continue when ready 181 Polar BodyAge System 1 Once the client is in a start position with the handle held snugly click Continue The following screen appears Modified Sit amp Reach Measure Range Of Motion Trial 1 Start Trial1 LL ok Cancel 2 Click Start Trial 1 to begin the test Instruct the client to move forward slowly The blue line graph in the lower portion of the protocol screen will graph the client s sit 8 reach movement The client needs to hold the final position for two seconds Ensure that the client s grip on the handle does not changed through the course of the extension After the test is completed the results wil
33. their cardiovascular program and training progress if they are created and selected To build a personal profile report select Reports gt Personal Profile The Personal Profile Report window appears 69 Polar BodyAge System Personal Profile Report Select Pages F Personal Profile Programs 2 22 2010 Energy Balance 2 22 2010 Polar 5 Zone Energy Balance Health Risk Appraisals O O O O O ssessments O Al Pardinwaseular English E Unselect All Set Print Order Check marks indicate reportable data If you do not want all of the selected data in the report either remove the check marks one by one or click Unselect All Click Preview to view the report before printing Click Print to print out the personal profile Click Set Print Order to select the order in which the personal profile information is printed 70 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Print Order BodyAge Blood Pressure Blood Chemistry Units Cardiovascular Strength Flexibility Body Composition Heart Disease Stress and Depression Nutrition Prevention Diabetes Safety Cancer To change the order highlight the item and use the up and down arrow buttons to move it NOTE The cover page cannot can not be moved it is ALWAYS the first page When you have it in the order that you want click on Close button BodyAge Report A BodyAge report is generated if it is selected when printing or
34. to exercise regularly The program recommends that the client exercises for approximately three hours a week divided into three to five exercise sessions and by varying light moderate and hard intensity The average duration of one exercise session is 40 60min Maximize Select Maximize if the target is to maximize the client s current fitness level if they have been exercising regularly for at least 10 12 weeks and exercising nearly every day is not a problem for them The program recommends that the client exercises for approximately five hours a week divided into four to six exercise sessions varying light moderate and hard intensity This goal will include the highest number of high intensity sessions The average duration of one exercise session is 45 70min Frequency duration and intensity In order to understand the default program and adjust the program the user needs to understand the meaning and interactions between the frequency duration and training intensity Regularity is the key More often is better than less often However too often may lead to exhaustion and increase the risk of injuries It is generally known that 1 2 times weekly is not enough to improve 3 or more times weekly is needed for this target It is advised to start with a warm up and close with a cool down in every exercise session More energy is expended during a longer session when compared to a shorter session with the same intensity This is the key in the stru
35. week in comparable physical activi I run over 10 miles per week or spend over 3 hours per week in comparable physical activity Previous Cancel 4 Select the alternative that best represents the person taking the test Click Next 131 Polar BodyAge System Verify Heart Rate and RPM s y x Verify Heart Rate Wear the transmitter and confirm a steady heart rate while sitting on the bike o i During the entire bike test the client needs to maintain a steady pedal cadence between 60 and 80 RPM Click Next when ready to begin test 50 ur EL DoS 100 Ea APM 5 The heart rate of the client that is taking the test should appear in the top box Instruct the client to begin pedaling The RPM s will show up in the lower box they will only appear if the bike is connected to the BodyAge system Next will become activated when a heart rate is transmitted Click Next to begin the test 6 Instruct your client to maintain RPM at 60 80 When the test is complete the data will be displayed 7 Select Print to print the data and the graph Select OK to save the data and return to the main screen About the WHO Submax Test Protocol Overview e Test includes 3 to 4 4 minute stages e Test starts with 4 min warm up included as stage 1 e Target to reach 80 VO max about 85 88 HRmax 132 Polar BodyAge System SW Help e Selection of workloads is made based on a percentage of estimated VO
36. workout a weekly calendar appears on the Strength Program main screen Select the days when this workout should be done Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress Other Programs Energy Balance 0 Send to training computer Edit Workout Delete Workout New Workout Report workout eee eee E AA T Muscle Groups Legs Legs 1 us lo e e lel lel lel Muscle Groups Arms 8 Click Report to view and print a strength program The report includes a strength training calendar and detailed instructions for carrying out the exercises 59 Polar BodyAge System 9 To transfer workouts a maximum of three to the Polar FT80 training computer place the training computer on the FlowLink and click Send to training computer The following screen appears Check the boxes next to the workouts you want to send to the training computer and click Transfer Training Computer Settings Training Computer FTEC Select up to 3 workouts to transfer to the training computer iv Arms 1 Training progress To view and follow your client s training progress click on the Programs tab to open the program view Then click on fed Programs and select New Program Assessments Programs PX A AA AA New Program ergo The following view appears 60 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Assessments Programs i 1 of 1 5 26 2010 Age 44 A Programs 5
37. x 20mm 250Volt 3 0 3 5 Amp Slow Blow Fuses Replacing the Fuses 102 Polar BodyAge System SW Help e To replace the fuses make sure the power is unplugged and completely disconnected from the power e Next using a small flathead screwdriver pry the cover open on the far right side e Carefully pry the fuses out and insert the new fuses e Close the cover insert the power cord and turn the power switch on Platform Scale e Screw in the eyebolt on the scale strap assembly into the top of the platform Make sure it is tightened all the way e Attach the C connector on the strength strap assembly to the strength handle Make sure it is tightened all the way e Check the strap for any wear or defects before each use as this can cause injury to the client being tested on the biceps strength test Ergofit Ergometer The ErgoFit bike needs to be connected to the Polar BodyAge System with a null modem cable This cable plugs into the back bottom of the ErgoFit ergometer Plug the other end of the serial cable into an available serial port in the back of the CPU Note The serial cable is a 9 pin null modem Cable You must use a null modem cable or a null model adaptor for the Ergofit Ergometer to function properly with the Polar BodyAge System 103 Polar BodyAge System 1 Power cable for the Ergofit 2 Plug the null modem serial cable into the Ergofit serial plug Tanit
38. you are finished select File gt Save Rename the file and click OK The form letter will be added to the form letter options in Batch Printing window 136 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Batch Printing Batch Printing Wizard Select the reports to send in this batch 1 Data Summary Safety e Graphical Summary Cancer Assessments Two latest test records BodyAge Cardiovascular Strenath M Form Letters Flexibility Corporate Letter rtf Body Composition C My letter rtf Biometrics Blood Pressure Blood Chemistry Units Other Cover Page Training Computer Recommendation v ji Most recent test records Unselect Al Direct Value Body fat percent Direct value can be used to enter a percent body fat measurement obtained by another method such as hydrostatic weighing or Dual X Ray Absorption Click on Direct Value Body Fat Percent link from the Body Composition section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the screen for entering a direct value 137 Polar BodyAge System Direct Value Body Fat Percent The curser will be blinking within the input box Enter the required information and press OK to save Direct Value VOomax If your client has had their VO tested directly in a lab setting you can enter that value in BodyAge System Click on Direct Value VO link from the Cardiovascular section of Fitness Assessments to enter a direct value Direct Value VO 2max VO2max
39. 0mm Repeat this three times and note each reading 80 Polar BodyAge System SW Help e If the readings are not within 24 5mm and 26 0mm re calibrate and repeat SIT amp REACH Range of Motion Range of motion ROM handle is not retracting e If the ROM handle is not retracting the internal mechanism needs to be repaired by Polar HealthFirst service personnel e Remove the ROM unit from the sit amp reach station using a 5 32 Allen wrench provided with your system Remove the two upper screws mounting the unit to the station e Unplug the ROM cable from the system e Remove the ROM unit Range of motion is inconsistent e Re calibrate ROM See Calibrating the Range of Motion for instructions e Enter into a client test and perform another sit and reach test e When the screen prompts to Zero the System pull the handle out exactly 30 cm 11 8 inches from the footplate and press the Enter key e Return the handle slowly to the footplate and allow the TriFIT to take the reading e The measurement should be within 1 cm 0 4 inches of 30cm 11 8 inches e If the measurement is not within 1 cm 0 4 inches re calibrate and repeat Limited Polar International Warranty for Polar bodyage System Polar Electro Group Polar warrants its equipment for one year from the date of shipment This warranty is limited and is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied Within the warranty period Polar or its local rep
40. 10 Training Computer Ownlndex 0 2M ax Sitting Heart Rate HRmax Your goal Polar BodyAge System SW Help 38 0 176 Improve Id 177 Polar BodyAge System lose some weight To transfer the above information to the client s training computer place the training computer on the FlowLink and click on Send to Training Computer After placing the training computer on the flowlink a message appears on the screen to inform that the client s program is being updated Once the transfer is complete the client s STAR Training Program appears on the screen The following information is shown Target exercise time in three different heart rate zones intensity targets Total exercise duration Total calories to expend You can print the STAR Training Program by clicking on Program Report Note You can download the training files from the client s training computer to create a training progress report See Training Progress for instructions on downloading training files 178 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Query Builder Query Builder is a feature that provides you with the flexibility to create specific groups of your clients which you can utilize in group reports batch report and client lists A group can consist of nearly any combination of criteria you wish to specify For example you can choose all clients whose weight is more than 250 pounds and or whose blood pressure is less than 1
41. 20 80 1 To enter the query builder click on the button next to the query field within the Group Reports Batch Report or Client List windows The following window appears Query Builder Query Builder Select an existing query or create a new one Queries All Clients Show Person s Co Two latest records b Cancel 2 To build a new query click New Enter a name for the query and click OK The following window appears 179 Polar BodyAge System Query Builder Query Builder Update or create the criteria For your query Query Name Men Query Criteria Select items where Any of the following apply Click here to add a new condition 3 Start creating a criteria for you query by clicking the link Click here to add a new condition 4 Click on Select Item to select New Condition or a New set of Conditions Query Criteria Select items where Any of the following apply A condition is a filter or set of filters used to create a desired group of clients You must have a minimum of one condition However the total number of conditions is unlimited Sit and Reach 180 Polar BodyAge System SW Help The BodyAge System provides the unique On Line Modified Sit amp Reach testing unit The handle is attached to a measuring gauge that will record the distance moved and will be automatically saved by the computer The tester can choose to record the results of the sit amp reach manually where
42. 3 5 kp If after the first stage the heart rates are 90 105 then second stage is 2 5 kp If after second stage heart rates are lt 120 third stage 4 0 kp 120 135 third stage 3 5 kp gt 135 third stage 3 0 kp If after the first stage the heart rates are gt 105 then second stage is 2 0 kp If after second stage heart rates are lt 120 third stage 3 5 kp 120 135 third stage 3 0 kp gt 135 third stage 2 5 kp Define Form Letters To define a form letter which you can attach to batch reports select Preferences gt Define Form Letters The following view will open 134 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Text Editar Open sane z z Cante Files Select the language from the drop down list and open the Corporate Letter template 135 Polar BodyAge System Polar Document Editor C Documents and Settings All Users Application Data Polar PolarConsole Forms en US Corporate Letter rtf Polar Data EJ File Edt View Insert Format Help lt ID gt lt Todays Date gt lt FirstName gt lt LastName gt lt FullName gt d lt Address Line 1 gt Address Line 2 gt lt Address Line 2 gt City gt lt State gt lt Zip Code gt lt Address Line 3 gt lt Address Line 4 gt Dear FirstName Eta Medical cost containment and preventative health care strategies are imperative for corporations today Health and lt ty gt fitness screening and exercise pr
43. 45 It is recommended that you have a 30 cm 11 8 inches ruler when performing this calibration 122 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Note It is easier and typically more accurate to use two people when calibrating the range of motion WARNING Use care when pulling out and returning the handle Do not pull the handle out too far and when a client has finished the test be careful they do not let go of the handle and let it snap back This is a delicate measurement device Calibrating the Skinfold Calibers 1 Select System Settings gt Calibrations Y Polar BodyAge File View System Settings Reports Preferences Help Test Environment Calibrations Client In Customize Report Cover Page squalo 2 Select Calipers from the drop down box Click Calibrate Calibrate Calipers Calibration Type Calipers v Calipers Load Platform Range Of Motion ca 3 Make sure the caliper jaws are in the closed position Click Next 123 Polar BodyAge System Calibrate Calipers Zero the calipers Click Next to proceed 4 lf using the metal dowel provided with the system place it lengthwise between the calipers as shown The measurement of the dowel is exactly 25 4 that is the default value If you are measuring something else than the dowel enter the result in the text box Click Next Calibrate Calipers Place a known value in caliper En
44. C 418 Bioimpedence Unit European e Monark Bike e Magnum Bike and Trackmaster Treadmill e Ergofit Ergometers cycle 3000 med series recumbent 3000 med series and circle 3000 med series European Tanita Bioimpedance Unit The Tanita Bioimpedance unit interfaces with the Polar BodyAge System to obtain body fat and total body water Tanita BF 350 Polar BodyAge System Tanita BC 418 2 Contact your Polar dealer for more information on where to purchase the Tanita BF 350 or BC 418 Monark Bike If a Monark 828E was purchased with your system you will receive a bike interface split cable This cable plugs into the interface unit where it is labeled with the heart and pedals icon Position the split end that holds the Polar receiver per the set up instructions included with the cable Refer to the instruction manual that came with the Monark 828 for assembly instructions 16 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Magnum Bike amp Trackmaster Treadmill U S If a Magnum Upright bike was purchased with your system you will receive a serial cable that plugs into the back of the computer Go to Test Environment gt Cardiovascular Settings and select Magnum and the correct serial port For more information see Cardiovascular Settings The same steps apply for the TrackMaster Treadmill ErgoFit Ergometer Contact your Polar dealer for more information on where to purchase the ErgoFit Ergometers The Polar Bo
45. Core Neck Shoulder Chest Abdomen Waist Hips Hip to Waist Ratio Extremities Bicep Forearm Thigh Knee Calf Guidelines for Cardiovascular Testing It is the tester s responsibility to administer a safe test CAUTION An exercise test should be immediately TERMINATED if any of the following indications occur e Onset of angina or angina like symptoms e Significant drop 20mm Hg in systolic blood pressure Failure of systolic blood pressure to rise with increasing intensity e Excessive rise in blood pressure Systolic gt 260 or Diastolic gt 115 147 Polar BodyAge System e Signs of poor perfusion Dizziness cyanosis nausea cold skin e Failure of heart rate to increase with increasing intensity e Noticeable change in heart rhythm e Client requests to stop e Physical or verbal manifestations of severe fatigue e Failure of the testing equipment Heart Disease Risk Factors Age Men gt 45 years women gt 55 or premature menopause without estrogen replacement therapy Family History Myocardial Infarction or sudden death before 55 years of age in father or other male first degree relative or before 65 years of age in mother or other female first degree relative Cigarette Smoking Currently a smoker Hypertension Blood Pressure gt or 140 90 mm Hg confirmed by measurements on at least two separate occasions or on antihypertensive medication Cholesterol Total serum cholesterol
46. Depression Graphical Summary Cancer Assessments Last two available test results BodyAge Cardiovascular Strength 4 Form Letters oe z E Corporate Letterrtf 222222 Corporate Letter rtf Y Body Composition Biometrics Blood Chemistry Units Blood Pressure Other Cover Page HRM Recommendation v Unselect Al Most recent test results 1 If you do not want all of the listed assessments to be included in the report remove the checks you do not want to include in the report or click Unselect all 2 Select the type of the report by checking or unchecking the box next to the report type Personal Profile Data Summary or Graphical Summary You can select more that one report type to be included in the batch report 3 If you want to attach a form letter to the report check the box next to Form Letters Then check the box next to the form letter which you want to attach For more information on form letters see Define Form Letters 4 Click Next The following screen appears 76 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Batch Printing Batch Printing Wizard Choose the recipients for this batch and the delivery method Email reports se Print if no email address available L Print reports L Save reports as PDF Unselect All Previous 5 Choose the delivery method and select the recipients from the drop down list If you want to create a new group with a specific population of your clients click
47. Edge heart rate monitor Med Sci Sports Exerc 30 5 1430 1998 Makikallio T Tulppo M Karppinen T Huikuri H Nonlinear complexity of heart rate dynamics after a resting period followed by endurance training ACSM Annual Meeting 1996 Med Sci Sports Exerc 28 5 745 1996 Thompson R Wilkinson J Laukkanen R Seppanen T The relationship of short term measures of hrv to heart rate and exercise intensity Med Sci Sports Exerc 29 5 795 1997 Tulppo M Makikallio T Airaksinen J Huikuri H Nonlinear dynamics of heart rate during accentuated sympatho vagal interaction Circulation 94 8 nr 2518 1996a Tulppo M Makikallio T Takala T Seppanen T Huikuri H Quantitative beat to beat analysis of heart rate dynamics during exercise Am J Physiol 271 H244 252 1996b Tulppo M Makikallio T Seppanen T Thomson R Wilkinson J Blair S Laukkanen R Huikuri H Non linear dynamics of heart rate variability during exercise ACSM Annual Meeting 1996 Med Sci Sports Exerc 28 5 142 1996c Tulppo M Makikallio T Seppanen T Laukkanen R Huikuri H Vagal modulation of heart rate during exercise effects of age and physical fitness Med Sci Sports Exerc 29 5 nr 814 1997 a Polar BodyAge System Tulppo M Makikallio T Seppanen T Laukkanen R Huikuri H Vagal modulation of heart rate during exercise effect of age and physical fitness Eur Heart J 18 p 114 1997b Tulppo M Makikallio T Seppanen T Laukkanen R Huikuri H Vagal modulat
48. Email Work Email 1 General Information In this view you can add or edit the client information that was initially entered in Client Information when the client was added to the system The information that is shown in this window depends on your choices in Client Information Options in System Settings gt Test Environment gt General Settings For more information see General Settings 2 Address Information In this view you can add or edit the client s address information 3 Additional Information In this view you can add drop down selections for the fields created in Preferences gt Edit Additional Information for more information see Edit Additional Information For example if you want to know what is your client s sport or if they follow a specific diet i e vegetarian you can make fields with a drop down box of selections For example if you have added a field Favorite sport in Edit Additional Information the field will be shown in Additional Client Information as shown below 35 Polar BodyAge System Client Information Notes Alerts a client Information 5 Ed S ajkai A General Information Address Information Additional Client Information Groups Company INIA Department ia aka Favorite sport BAILA Trainer Aia To add drop down selections for the fields click on the button on the upper right corner The following window appears Customize Click New to enable the t
49. Flexibility Measures to Length of Body Segments Res Quarterly 34 234 238 Flexibility Norms all protocols Hoeger W W K 1989 Lifetime Physical Fitness and Wellness p 84 Englewood CO Morton Lemmink K Kemper H deGreef M Rispens P Stevens M The Validity of the Sit and Reach Test and the Modified Sit and Reach Test in Middle Aged to Older Men and Women Research quarterly for Exercise and Sport Vol 74 No 3 PP 331 336 2003 Supporting References for the BodyAge Calculation van den Hoogen PC Feskens EJ Nagelkerke NJ Menotti A Nissinen A Kromhout D The relation between blood pressure and mortality due to coronary heart disease among men in different parts of the world Seven Countries Study Research Group N Engl J Med 2000 342 1 8 MacMahon S Blood pressure and the risk for cardiovascular disease N Engl J Med 2000 342 50 52 Izzo JL Jr Levy D Black HR Clinical advisory statement importance of systolic blood pressure in older Americans Hypertension 2000 35 1021 1024 Franklin SS Gustin W 4th Wong ND Larson MG Weber MA Kannel WB Levy D Hemodynamic patterns of age related changes in blood pressure the Framingham Heart Study Circulation 1997 96 308 315 Bilato C Crow MT Atherosclerosis and vascular biology of aging Aging 1996 8 221 234 Polar BodyAge System Benetos A Rudnichi A Safar M Guize L Pulse pressure and cardiovascular mortality in normotensive and hypertens
50. Gold s Gym Wal Mart US Marines Boeing International YMCA Lifetime Fitness Pepperdine University and Florida State University The Polar BodyAge System in Europe The Polar BodyAge System was released in Germany under the name Polar OwnTest System in 2004 Before that time a pilot study was done by a German based research organization LINK Institute to evaluate the effectiveness of the system in the European market An overview of the study design results and conclusions are listed below Target and Study Design Polar BodyAge System e The target of the study was to evaluate the use and feasibility of the BodyAge system as well as validity of measurements by collecting the feedback from clients of the pilot clubs e The pilot was carried out in three fitness clubs in Germany e Each club provided a BodyAge system pilot test battery and feedback for a minimum of 50 typical club members with a pre test and post test minimum five weeks between tests e After taking part in the assessment each participant received a questionnaire Q1 and after the retest they received a second questionnaire Q2 e The instructors received a questionnaire at the end of the pilot T Test Battery of Pilot Project e PAR Q e Medical Questionnaire e Weight and Height for BMI e Body Composition skinfold or bioimpedance e Polar OwnIndex for VO mx e Polar OwnZone e Crunch Test e Biceps Strength Test e Wall Sit Test e Sit and
51. NSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF THE USE OR INABILITY TO USE THE SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION even if advised of the possibility of such damages In particular Polar shall have no liability for any data stored or processed with this software including the costs of recovering such data THE WARRANTY AND REMEDIES SET FORTH ABOVE ARE EXCLUSIVE AND IN LIEU OF ALL OTHERS ORAL OR WRITTEN EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED No Polar dealer agent or employee is authorized to make any modifications or additions to this warranty 83 Polar BodyAge System Information in this document is subject to change without notice and does not represent a commitment on the part of Polar The software described in this document is furnished under this license agreement The software may be used or copied only in accordance with the terms of the agreement It is against the law to copy the software on any medium except as specifically allowed in the license agreement No part of this manual may be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means electronic or mechanical including photocopying and recording for any purpose without the written permission of Polar Security User Roles and Profiles User Roles In User Roles you can determine the functions that are allowed for different roles 1 Select Preferences gt User Management gt User Roles The following window ppears Role Name Guest _ Administrator Administrator User Information Select all
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53. System then that VOmax score is used If the client does not have VO estimated a physical activity questionnaire appears and the a non exercise VO ma score will be estimated based on age gender weight and activity level How to Use OwnZone If you have connected a compatible ergometer to the BodyAge System go to System Settings gt Test Environment gt Cardiovascular and select the cardio device that you are using for this test as well as the serial port that it is connected to See Cardiovascular Settings for more information After creating a new record or opening an existing record for a client their height and weight must be recorded before the OwnZone test can be performed For instructions see Height Weight Click on OwnZone link from the Biometrics section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the OwnZone test screen 1 If the client has not taken a VO2 test on the BodyAge System clicking on the OwnZone button will bring up the Physical Activity Rating Questionnaire box Select the choice that best represents the client Click Next 167 Polar BodyAge System Physical Activity Questionnaire Select the item below that best describes your current training program i don t participate regularly in programmed recreation sports or heavy physical activity I avoid walking or exertion fe g I use an elevator instead of stairs I drive when possible instead of walking I walk for pleasure routinely use stairs an
54. System SW Help 65 Polar BodyAge System week y total and the energ y balan ce functi on divide s that by 7 for daily calori e expe nditur e e Total Calor ie Burn Day isa sum of the lifesty le RMR and avera ge exerc ise calori es Once the calorie analysis is complete the Targets view appears 66 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Targets m Current 3071 3368 Calories aaay a7 Fat Mass Lean Mass Weight kg 90 90 o Weight Change Week 0 a In this view the Current values show the client s current condition The body fat lean mass and weight are brought over from Body Composition assessments and Client Information The Goal values can be adjusted by sliding the bars or by manually entering a goal value in each text box The Weight Change Week will change accordingly Reports Graphical Summary A graphical summary gives the client a graphical view of how they did on the fitness assessment It presents norms and places clients into categories based on their health or performance To build a graphical summary report select Reports gt Graphical Summary The Graphical Summary report window appears 67 Polar BodyAge System Graphical Summary Report Report Options Select the records you want to compare L Select all 2 of 2 5 27 2010 Age 44 10f 2 5 26 2010 Age 44 English ll Print Preview Cancel Chec
55. You can view and print a detailed Keeps U Fit Program by clicking on Program Report Click Send to Training Computer to upload the following data to the client s training computer User Information Heart Rate Limits Cardiovascular Program and Time Date Note You can download the training files from the client s training computer to create a training progress report See Training Progress for instructions on downloading training files See About the Polar Keeps U Fit Cardiovascular Program for general information on the Polar Keeps U Fit Program Polar STAR Training Program A Polar STAR Training Program can be created for the following training computers FT60 FT80 176 Select the start date and the number of weeks that the program will last The following information is needed to create a Polar STAR Training Program Ownindex VOZ Sitting heart rate HR and the goal of the cardiovascular program lf these values are not available for the client you can manually enter the values here Goal options Improve if the client s target is to improve their current cardiovascular fitness level and they are able to train regularly Maximize if the client s target is to maximize their current cardiovascular fitness level and if they have been training regularly for at least 10 12 weeks and training nearly every day is not a problem for them Weight if the client s target is to 2 22 20
56. a BF 350 or BC 418 The Tanita BF 350 or BC 418 is a unit for measuring bioimpedance using the Polar BodyAge System It interfaces to the system with a serial cable Note The serial cable is a 9 pin null modem cable You must use a null modem cable or a null model adaptor for the Tanita BF 350 to function properly with the system Plug the power cord into a 220v power outlet Plug the serial cable into the Tanita BF 350 or BC 418 as 104 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Plug the other end of the serial cable into Device Port 1 or Device Port 2 on the TF700iu box Polar Sonic Interface The optional Polar Sonic Interface uses the speaker and microphone ports on your PC to send and receive information to Polar training computers F11 F6 F4 and all Polar UpLink enabled computers Installation Instructions Plug the GREEN Polar Sonic Interface cable into the Speaker port on the computer Alternately This can be plugged into a headphone jack on the 105 Polar BodyAge System computer Plug the PINK Sonic Interface cable into the Microphone port on the computer If you want to use your existing speakers and microphone on your PC use the included Y splitters If you have your PC Speakers enabled using the Y Splitter you will hear a sound from your PC speakers when setting the training computer There is never sound when uploading files from the training comp
57. all sit test encourage him her to sit as long as they can 3 When the client moves from the correct position click Stop 4 Click OK to save the data and return to the main screen 190
58. also perform the same movement without a machine on a platform Take a long step forward flexing the front knee to a nearly 90 degree angle and lowering the rear Knee close to the ground Rise back up to a parallel position 2 sets for each leg Standing with Feet shoulder width apart barbell if using weight resting on neck shoulders Slowly flex hip knee and ankle until knees are bent about 90 degrees thighs should be nearly parallel to floor Keep head looking Forward not down Reverse motion tn full extension Delete 5 If you want to add a new exercise click Add Exercise Preview _ Save as Template e Give the exercise a name and place it in a muscle group MaxReps Weight kg Place your toes on the block and lift yourself upwards Slowly lower your heels until you can feel the stretch in your calf muscles Then lift up again You can also perform the same movement without a machine on a platform Save Mi Cancel e Browse to find the picture that corresponds with the new exercise e Write the instructions for the new exercise 58 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Add Edit Strength Training Exercise Add New Strength Training Exercise Exercise Name Muscle Group Legs Instructions 255 character max Add an exercise image 6 If you want to save the workout as a template check the box next to Save as Template Then select Save 7 After saving the
59. an be inserted then click on the measure button below to start the inflation of the cuff The client should remain relaxed and still until the blood pressure reading is complete 0 mmHg Pump To fso e mmHg Diastolic ok cance Blood pressure can be entered either on line or manually On Line Blood Pressure Measurement To measure blood pressure on line using the 700IU blood pressure unit follow the exact instructions displayed on the screen and click on the Measure button After blood pressure has been measured the results will be automatically displayed in the lower portion of the screen Manual Entry of Blood Pressure To enter an individual s blood pressure results manually do as follows 1 Use the mouse to point and click on the Systolic input field in the lower section of your screen The blinking cursor will appear 2 Use the keyboard to manually enter the systolic measurement and then press the enter key The cursor will now be blinking within the Diastolic input field 3 Enter the diastolic measurement and press the enter key The cursor will be placed in the Pulse input field 4 Enter the pulse measurement and press the enter key 114 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 5 Click OK to save the result and return to the main screen Fluctuations in Blood Pressure Unlike body temperature blood pressure is not constant Acute regulation of blood pressure is achieved by the sympathetic nervous sy
60. an be selected per test protocol For Cardiovascular Assessments only one assessment plus OwnZone can be selected per test protocol Click Next after making you selections A menu appears where you can select the health risk appraisals you want to include in the test protocol 45 Polar BodyAge System Test Protocol Settings Select the health risk appraisals you want to include in this test protocol _ Health Risk Appraisals B Depression Heart Disease Nutrition _ Stress 4 Previous Next Y fi Cancel Click Next after making your selections In the following view you can customize the order of the assessments in Autopilot 46 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Test Protocol Settings Click the Move Up or Move Down button to change the order in which they are displayed in AutoPilot Select Order Moveup OwnlIndex Blood Pressure OwnZone Bicep Strength Crunch Wall Sit Sit amp Reach Heart Disease Nutrition Move Down Previous lie animist To change the order of the assessments highlight an assessment and click Move Up or Move Down Click Finish to save your test protocol Your new test protocol will now appear under the Test Protocol drop down menu Fitness Assessments The fitness assessments in a test protocol are divided into four categories Biometrics Cardiovascular Body Composition and Strength amp Flexibility 47 Polar BodyAge System 1 of 1
61. and the number 2 22 2010 of weeks that the program will last o Enter the following information Training Computer Days Week The number of days per YO2max week that the client will be HRmax exercising the recommended amount of days is given based on the VOZ score Sitting Heart Rate Sport kA a The sports that the client will be doing while exercising All the other information can 172 Polar BodyAge System SW Help be adjusted as well Adjust the program targets to fit client s training targets Define intensity zones Sessioni TLS 00 00 00 20 according to training targets sessionz 00 00 00 00 00 00 click the field to activate the Session3 00 00 00 00 00 00 text screen Sessions can be re named You can view and print the Energy Pointer Program by clicking on Program Report MMT 0020 00 00 0020 Note You can download the training files from the client s training computer to create a training progress report See Training Progress for instructions on downloading training files Polar Keeps U Fit Program A Polar Keeps U Fit Program can be created for the following training computers F4 F6 F7 F11 F55 Select the start date 2 22 2010 and the number of weeks that the program will last 173 Polar BodyAge System Enter the following information The goal of the program Maintain Improve or Maximize fitness level e MAXIMIZE the Client has been exercising
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63. cture of exercise sessions and their naming The higher the intensity the more energy is expended The high intensity sessions are shorter in duration than others to avoid overstrain and to ensure maximal adherence to the program HR Zones In the Keeps U Fit Own Workout program there are 3 different heart rate zone targets for the weekly exercises The program displays the time targeted in each of the zones Most exercises are in the moderate zone The more you exercise the wider the variation in HR zones Light 60 70 HRmax Aerobic endurance Moderate 70 80 HRmax Aerobic power Hard 80 90 HRmax Aerobic stamina anaerobic power Exercise sessions 99 Polar BodyAge System The program gives suggestions e g Short1 Normal2 Long1 which depend on the number of exercise session selected The order of exercises is decided by the program to optimize results The length of each session is defined by the target for the program maintain improve maximize and the number of exercise sessions per week range from 1 6 sessions Short exercise session is shorter than Normal which is shorter than Long Polar Keeps U Fit program includes weekly exercise volume in terms of frequency number of sessions total duration hours minutes and energy expenditure The harder the intensity the shorter the duration Short sessions are typically hard 80 90 HRmax in intensity Normal sessions moderate 70 80 HRmax and Long sessions light
64. d occasionally train hard enough to perspire or breathe heavily i participate regularly in recreation or work requiring modest physical activity such 25 golf horseback riding calisthenics gymnastics table tennis bowling weight sifting yard work This activity takes 10 to 60 minutes per week This activity takes more than 60 minutes per week i participate regularly in heavy physical exercise such 25 running or jogging Swimming cycling rowing skipping rope or engaging in vigorous aerobic activity such as playing tennis basketball or racquetball I run less than 1 mile per k or spen han 30 minutes per week in comparable a i run 1 to 5 miles per week or spend 30 to 60 minutes per week in comparable physical activity I run to 10 miles per week or spend 1 to 3 hours per week in comparable physical activi I run over 10 miles per week or spend over 3 hours per week in comparable physical activity Previous Next Cancel 2 Verify heart rate and RPM Revolutions Per Minute The heart rate of the client should appear in the top box Instruct the client to begin pedaling The RPM s will show up in the lower box they will only appear if the cardio device is connected to the BodyAge system Next will become activated when a heart rate is transmitted Click Next 168 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Verify Heart Rate and RPM s a x Verify Heart Rate Wear the transmitter and confirm a steady heart rate while si
65. ds to changes in the pressure in the arm cuff This method is very sensitive and accurate Since this unit does not depend on sound waves it is not affected by false noises but is sensitive to movement and the flexing of the biceps Body Composition Settings Select System Settings gt Test Environment Choose Body Composition from the Test Environment Settings view 115 Polar BodyAge System Test Environment Settings General Cardiovascular Body Composition Email Import Export CardioS Zone Other Programs Bioimpedance Device Tanita BF 3504 BC 418 Serial Port DevicePort1 In Body Composition you can set a bioimpedance device to be interactive with the Polar BodyAge System 1 First select your device from the drop down list next to Bioimpedance Device 2 Select the Serial Port that the device is attached to it can either attach to an additional serial port in your computer or it can be connected to Device Port 1 or Device Port 2 on the 700iu box If you want use the bioimpedance device to calculate weight when you do a Bioimpedance body composition test then you will need to check the check box next to Use Bioimpedance Device for weight measurement NOTE If you are using bioimpedance without a bioimpedance device attached to the system you must select None from the drop down list next to Bioimpedance Device or the correct screen will not appear when you click on Bioimpedance from the main scre
66. ducation and Athletes WCB Dubuque lowa Promotion Adams G M 1980 Exercise Physiology Lab Manual WCB Dubuque lowa Hand Grip Norms Corbin C B Dowell L J Lindsey R Tolsen H 1978 Concepts in Physical Education WCB Dubuque lowa 60 Second Crunch Test Golding Lawrence A 2000 YMCA Fitness Testing and Assessment Manual Fourth Edition Champaign IL Human Kinetics Publishers Jette M Sidney K amp Cicutti N 1984 A critical analysis of sit ups A case for the partial curl up as a test of abdominal muscular endurance Canadian Association for Health Physical Education amp Recreation 51 1 4 9 Diener M H Golding L A Diener D Validity and Reliability of a One Minute Half Sit up Test of Abdominal Strength and Endurance Sports Med Training and Rehab Vol 6 pp 105 119 1995 90 Wall Sit test Griffiths P Hughes G I and Moffett J A K 1993 A Longitudinal Study of Low Back Pain in Student Nurses Int J Nurs Stud Vol 30 No 3 pp 197 212 10 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Calisthenics Norms Pollock M L Wilmore J H amp Fox S M Ill 1978 Health and Fitness Through Physical Activity p 109 amp 110 New York Wiley 1 RM Protocol and Norms The Cooper Institute for Aerobics research The Physical Fitness Specialist Certification Manual Dallas TX revised 1997 Flexibility Modified Sit amp Reach Wear C L 1963 The Relationship of
67. dyAge System is compatible with ErgoFit cycle 3000 med series ErgoFit recumbent 3000 med series and ErgoFit circle 3000 med series Polar BodyAge System Assembling the Polar BodyAge System Interface Connections Noting that the interface box is secured to the top of the computer with a velcro strip connect the following peripherals to the box o Heart Rate Cable RPM cable interface cea D 5 0 y ras O amp 2 o a pe Printer Plug the power into the printer Main Unit Power 18 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Using the main power cable plug the system into a wall outlet Power is applied to the system via the power entry module located on the left rear of the cart 1 Plug power cable into a wall outlet 2 Always use the system main power switch to turn the entire system on and off On is and off is o Power Entry Module Information The power entry module is a switchable power supply between 110v USA and Canada and 230v European The unit is shipped from the factory with the 230v selected Fuse Types For the 110Volt USA and Canada the fuses are 4x 1 1 250Volt 2 Amps Slow Blow Fuses For the 230Volt European the fuses are 5mm x 20mm 250Volt 3 0 3 5 Amp Slow Blow Fuses Replacing the Fuses Polar BodyAge System e To replace the fuses make sure the power is unplugged and completely disconnected from the power e Next using a smal
68. dyAge System SW Help Max Push Up Repetitions When the client is ready to begin the test click Start To count the number of full repetitions click an alphanumeric key on the keyboard each time a repetition is completed Click OK to save the data and return to the main screen Medical History Click on Medical History link from the Biometrics section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the medical history questionnaire 161 Polar BodyAge System Medical History When was the last time you had a physical examination List any medications you are taking why and the dosage level if known Has your doctor ever diagnosed you as having heart disease stroke diabetes or epilepsy Have you ever had back problems arthritis or orthopedic problems FEMALES ONLY Are you pregnant or do you have any reason to believe you are List any other medical problems you may have i Entering medical history information is easy When the medical history screen appears the cursor will be positioned on the response line for the first question Begin typing the client s response to this question To move to the response line for the second question and so on either press the enter key the tab key or use the mouse to position the cursor where you want it and click Click Print to print the medical history The printed version of the medical history has the name date and a line for the client to sign Click OK to exit and
69. e Polar Interface Box Serial Port COM3 Enter the following information if you are doing cardiovascular testing with a cardio device i e ergometer or treadmill Select the correct device from the drop down list next to Cardio Device Select the Heart Rate Device that you will be using for the cardiovascular testing WindLink Magnum Upright Ergometer or Polar Interface box Attach the cardio device directly to the computer and select the serial port that it is connected to from the drop down list next to Serial Port Enter the following information if you are taking a cardio test without a cardio device attached to the BodyAge System 126 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Select None from the drop down list next to Cardio Device or the test will not work properly Select the Heart Rate Device that will be used during cardiovascular tests WindLink or Polar Interface box Cooper 12 Minutes Run Walk The client is instructed to run as far as possible in 12 minutes on a flat uninterrupted track that has been measured The required information is the distance Click on Cooper 12 Minutes Run Walk link from the Cardiovascular section of Fitness Assessments to enter the client s test result The test s input box appears Cooper 12 Minutes Run x Distance Enter the required information and press OK to save Crunch All sit ups including the bent knee type utilize the hip flexor muscles to raise the trunk
70. e by the World Health Organization A person in the Healthy or Average percentile for all assessments will have a BodyAge score equal to their biological age A person lower in the percentile categories for any of the assessments will have years added to their BodyAge score accordingly The same works for the person in the Good or Excellent categories years will be taken off of the BodyAge score Assessments that affect life expectancy are weighted more heavily Assessments that affect quality of life rather than lifespan are weighted slightly less Customizing Report Cover Page To view and or change the cover page for the personal profile report select System Settings gt Customize Report Cover Page The cover page opens In this view you can change the formatting wording colors and even add your own images Polar Document Editor C Program Files Polar Polar Reports customcoverpage_default_en US rtf DER E olar Data File Edit View Insert Format Help Client Information 10H 2 a lt ID gt lt Todays Date gt lt FirstName gt lt LastName gt lt FullName gt lt Address Line 1 gt lt Address Line 2 gt lt Address Line 3 gt lt Address Line 4 gt lt Address Line 5 gt lt City gt lt State gt lt Zip Code gt lt Country gt F 10 r lt FullName gt lt ID gt 72 Polar BodyAge System SW Help To change the text place the cursor on the part that you want to change or delete t
71. e five second lift DO NOT JERK e Atthe end of the lift the value lifted will appear in the lower part of your screen e A30 second timer will begin after the first two trials to give the client a rest in between e The final result will reflect the best lift 5 Click OK to save the data and return to the main screen Bioimpedance Bioelectrical Impedance Analysis technique BIA is based on the fact that lean tissues have a high water and electrolyte content and thus provide a good electrical pathway Fat mass contains a lower percentage of body water and thus is a poor conductor of the electrical signal By inducing a low energy high frequency electrical signal Tanita BF 350 and BC 418 use 50 108 Polar BodyAge System SW Help kHz 500 microamp a measurement of the baseline resistance to the flow of electrical current can be made This current is passed though the anterior electrode on the scale platform and the voltage drop is then measured on the posterior electrode The resistance measurement relates directly to the volume of the conductor which is used to determine total body water lean body mass and finally fat mass Percent body fat is calculated using a formula combining impedance and weight measurements with height gender and age information In order to obtain the most accurate results from your bioimpedance device ensure the following conditions are met e No alcohol 48 hours before the test e Avoid inte
72. ear This is the first assessment to complete in order to run a complete test protocol 3 When you are finished with the first assessment click OK in the lower right corner and you will be automatically forwarded to the next assessment 4 To close AutoPilot and return to the main screen click on the button To view an existing record use the arrows or the drop down menu shown below Assessments Programs 14 d 3of 3 5 25 2010 Age 44 Testing Manually After you have created a new client see Adding a New Client you can create a record for that client Every time you add a new client your main testing screen will be disabled until you click Testing and make your selection New Test Record Using AutoPilot Edit Test Record Using Autopilot New Test Record Edit Test Record Ctril E Delete Test Record 53 Polar BodyAge System Select New Record to create a new record for the client The main testing screen will be enabled You can now select the assessment you want to view For example if you want to enter the clients height and weight click on the Height Weight button in Biometrics category A screen for entering a client s height and weight will appear Medical History Height weight Height Weight Blood Chemistry Units Total Cholesterol LBL Cholesterol HDL Cholesterol Triglycerides Select Edit Record to modify an existing record Select Delete Record to permanently remove
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74. en Body Mass Index BMI Body Mass Index is calculated as an individual s weight divided by height squared kg m2 The Body Mass Index results are broken down in the following manner Less than 18 5 Underweight 18 5 24 9 Normal 116 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 25 0 29 9 Overweight 30 0 or Greater Obese About Obesity Related to BMI Obesity related health risks include high blood pressure increased blood fats and cholesterol heart disease stroke diabetes and certain cancers Obesity can reduce life expectancy and threaten quality of life Health risks may multiply or become more severe as your BMI increases Overweight but not Over Fat Athletes with a large mass of muscle bodybuilders weight lifters heavier wrestlers football players etc may be classified as overweight according to the BMI classifications but they could still be in the healthy range of body composition This is the drawback of the BMI classification scale It is recommend that you use a means of measuring body composition when assessing athletes with large amounts of muscle mass Calibrating the Load Platform 1 Select System Settings gt Calibrations Y Polar BodyAge File View System Settings Reports Preferences Help Test Environment Calibrations Client In Customize Report Cover Page squalo 2 Select Load Platform from the drop down box Click Calibrate 117 Polar BodyAge System Calibrate Load Platform Calibrat
75. en Technical Notes for the OwnIndex Test e The test lasts for 5 minutes e The test is based on R R values that are collected via the heart rate receiver e The ticks on the progress bar indicate real time collection of R R values If a minimum number of R R values are not collected within the first two minutes then the test will end with a message telling you to check the heart rate cable and try again OwnZone An OwnZone Test is able to determine the individual training heart rate zone This training zone is called your OwnZone It guides you through an appropriate warm up routine and automatically determines a safe and effective exercise heart rate zone your OwnZone while taking into account your current physical condition 166 Polar BodyAge System SW Help For most adults OwnZone corresponds to 65 85 of the maximum heart rate OwnZone is suitable for cardiovascular training either for health related or fitness improvement purposes OwnZone works well for those whose goal is weight control via physical activity and training because the OwnZone corresponds to intensity from light to moderate to moderate Training at this intensity level can be conducted even for extended periods safely and often yields the best results for weight loss The OwnZone protocol uses your estimated VOzma to calculate the watts for each minute of the test If the client already has a VO score from one of the cardiovascular tests in the BodyAge
76. escription is an acceptable way of identifying health needs and helping corporations lt State gt provide health enhancing programs for their employees lt Zip Code gt k o a i i lt Country gt sa FaciityName gt is now offering a valuable health screening process in which we use the Polar BodyAge computerized health assessment system Simply stated BodyAge is a portable mini physiology lab that can be used lt FacilityName gt to determine a person s current state of health and assess disease risk Measurements such as heart rate blood pressure body fat flexibility strength cardiovascular fitness stress levels and more are recorded by the computer jand saved to provide baseline data in which future progress can be measured Polar technology is currently being used in thousands of facilities all over the world in medical centers corporate ellness programs health clubs and resorts Polar is clearly the leader in fitness assessment systems and exercise programming ies FacilityName gt would like to invite you to schedule a FREE personal BodyAge assessment today We hope that you will take advantage of this opportunity so that you can better understand the wealth of information one receives rom this amazing program and how it can benefit your employees Please call me soon to schedule your personal assessment Sincerely FacilityName gt In this view you can create new content for the letter When
77. ettings gt Calibrations Select the Calibration Type from the drop down box You will be prompted with instructions regarding how to calibrate the equipment For further instructions see the following sections 26 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Calibrating the Skinfold Calipers Calibrating the Load Platform Calibrating the Range of Motion Shutting Down the Polar BodyAge System Before turning off the power to the system it is important to shut down the Polar BodyAge System properly 1 Click the X in the upper right corner or go to File gt Exit to exit the software Polar BodyAge Global File View System Settings Reports Preferences Help New Client Delete Client Search Client Import Clients Log Out Restart Exit 2 Turn off the computer Turn off computer i cd Stand By Turn Off Restart Cancel 3 Now turn off the power to the printer by pressing the printer power button located on the front panel of the printer 27 Polar BodyAge System 4 Turn off the main power on the right side of the cart Client Management Adding a New Client There are two ways to add a new client Select File gt New Client or click on the button in the upper left corner The Client Information window appears In this window you can enter the following information on your new client 1 General Information 28 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Client Infor
78. evel and how many times per week the client wants to exercise Based on these values daily and weekly exercise targets are created The program provides weekly calories and the number and duration of weekly exercises In addition calories duration and intensity are provided for individual exercise sessions To get the individual exercise program start by measuring the client s fitness level VO max Or Polar OwnIndex Select the program target maintain improve or maximize your fitness Target selection affects the recommended weekly exercise number intensity and duration Easy and hard exercise sessions alternate in the program to minimize the risk of fatigue and overtraining Goals Program goals are maintain about 1 5hr week improve about 3hr week and maximize about 4 5hr week fitness These all are related to the user s current fitness level VOmax or Ownlndex 98 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Maintain Select Maintain if the target is to maintain the client s current fitness level If they have not exercised recently maintain is a good start for them and may even improve their fitness The program recommends that the client exercises approximately fore one and a half hours per week with light to moderate intensity divided into two to three exercise sessions The average duration of one exercise session is 30 45min Improve Select Improve if the target is to improve the client s current fitness level and if they are able
79. experience interference in small crowded areas especially with a lot of electronic equipment Also be sure that there are no additional transmitters or cell phones being utilized near within 10 15 feet of the receiver Sometimes florescent lights and movement of the receiver can cause 100 Polar BodyAge System SW Help significant interference It is important to have the receiver mounted to prevent movement during the tests Assembling the Polar BodyAge System Interface Connections Noting that the interface box is secured to the top of the computer with a velcro strip connect the following peripherals to the box Platform Heart Rate Cable RPM cable interface Ie Printer Plug the power into the printer 101 Polar BodyAge System Main Unit Power Using the main power cable plug the system into a wall outlet Power is applied to the system via the power entry module located on the left rear of the cart 1 Plug power cable into a wall outlet 2 Always use the system main power switch to turn the entire system on and off On is and off is o Power Entry Module Information The power entry module is a switchable power supply between 110v USA and Canada and 230v European The unit is shipped from the factory with the 230v selected Fuse Types For the 110Volt USA and Canada the fuses are 4x 1 1 250Volt 2 Amps Slow Blow Fuses For the 230Volt European the fuses are 5mm
80. ext The tags listed i e lt FullName gt indicate that a personalized tag i e John Doe will show up on the cover page To change the format font and or text features use the tool bar To insert an image or logo go to Insert gt Image and browse the file from your computer When the cover page is complete go to File and select Save Click Close to exit Group Reports Group Reports are aggregate summaries of group populations These reports are extremely useful in corporate settings To build a group report select Reports gt Group Report The Group Reports window appears Group Reports Select an existing group or create a new group from Query for the report Groupi Group Query Group Report Filter Age Gender Date Range Groups 119 73 Polar BodyAge System 1 If you want to compare two groups click on the arrow on the lower left corner of the screen to raise the number of groups from 1 to 2 A Group 2 tab will appear 2 Select a group from the drop down list next to the group field If you want to create a new group with a specific population of clients select Query and click on Query All Clients D See Query Builder for more information 3 The report filter customizes your report You can filter your group report based on age or sex or test date or all three For example you can choose only males between the ages of 25 and 40 years of age within your group repo
81. ext field and type the selection If you select Save the selection will appear in the larger box field By clicking on New you start the process over again By highlighting the selection and selecting Edit you can change the option By clicking Close the selections will appear on the drop down list next to the question field 36 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 4 Groups Add the client to a group by highlighting the group from the list of available groups Click Add Notes Alerts Client Information Client Information squal gt General Information Address Information Additional Client Information Groups Available Groups gt Selected Groups To create a new group click on the L gt button on the Available Groups field The following window appears Customize er Description elect a parent Groups 1 Click New to activate text field 37 Polar BodyAge System Customize Edit Cancel 2 Type in the name of the group 3 Select a parent group from the drop down list If you have not created other groups before the only option on the list is club 4 Click Save to save the group 5 Click Close to exit the Customize window 6 The group is now shown on the list of available groups and you can add the client to this group Searching for a Client Use search to you find a client based on last name first name or ID To run a search select File g
82. greement shall be finally settled in arbitration in accordance with the Rules of Arbitration of the Finnish Central Chamber of Commerce Arbitration shall be conducted in Helsinki Finland in the English language Notwithstanding the foregoing the Seller shall at its own discretion have the right to initiate legal proceedings against the Buyer in any competent court of law for the purpose of collecting unpaid fees or other payments under this Agreement Limited Warranty software If you discover physical defects in the media Polar will replace the media or documentation at no charge to you provided you return the item to be replaced with proof of payment to Polar during the 90 day period after having taken delivery of the software Polar excludes any and all implied warranties including warranties of merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose and limits your remedy to return the software and documentation to Polar for replacement Although Polar has tested the software and reviewed the documentation POLAR MAKES NO WARRANTY OF REPRESENTATION EITHER EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED WITH RESPECT TO THIS SOFTWARE OR DOCUMENTATION ITS QUALITY PERFORMANCE MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE AS A RESULT THIS SOFTWARE AND DOCUMENTATION ARE LICENSED AS IS AND YOU THE LICENSEE ARE ASSUMING THE ENTIRE RISK AS TO ITS QUALITY AND PERFORMANCE IN NO EVENT WILL POLAR BE LIABLE FOR DIRECT INDIRECT SPECIAL INCIDENTAL OR CO
83. gress view Assessments Programs id d 10f 1 7 16 2009 Age 44 A Programs 7 16 2009 10 be Age 4 Gender 6 Height Weight Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress Other Programs Energy Balance Add File Manually Date Sport Duration HH MM 2 The following window appears 140 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Download Files y Download Save Save All Close Training computer Sport pe Ll View previously downloaded files Duration Saved 3 Click Download to start downloading the training files The files will be listed in this view 4 To save a file highlight the file and click Save To save all files click Save All Downloading Files Using the Polar Sonic Interface Optional Polar Sonic Interface is required to download files from F11 F6 F4 or other Polar UpLink enabled training computers The Polar Sonic Interface uses the speaker and microphone ports on your PC to send and receive information to Polar training computers For installation instructions see Polar Sonic Interface section in Assembling the Polar Bodyage System 1 Place the training computer on the Sonic Interface Click Download File in Training Progress view Assessments Programs 1 of 1 7 16 2009 Age 44 m Pl EPrograms 7 16 2009 10 0 Ag jender Height Weight Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress Other Programs Ener
84. gt 200 mg dL or HDL lt 35 mg dL Diabetes Mellitus Persons with insulin dependent diabetes mellitus IDDM who are gt 30 years of age or have had IDDM for more than 15 years and persons with non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus NIDDM who are gt 35 years of age should be classified as patients with disease Sedentary Lifestyle Physical Inactivity 148 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Persons comprising the least active 25 of the physical inactivity population as defined by the combination of sedentary jobs involving sitting for a large part of the day and no regular exercise or active recreational pursuits Obesity is not listed as an independent positive risk factor because its effects are exerted through other risk factors Height Weight Click on Height Weight link from the Biometrics section of Fitness Assessments to view the screen for entering the client s height and weight The cursor will be first blinking within the blank height field Height Weight gob O O O OS POROS J 0 Centimeter Kilograms M rara lr rc rr rc dar rc rr cal i Measure Body Mass Index BMI Show BMI How to Measure Height You can enter height in two ways 1 You can enter the exact height in centimeters or inches depending on the measurement unit setting using the number keys on your keyboard If you want to change the measurement unit see General Settings for instructions 2 Use the mouse to poi
85. gy Balance Add File Manually Date Sport Duration HH MM 2 The following window appears 141 Polar BodyAge System Download Files Download Save Save All Close Training computer F11 BA D mij View Duration 3 Click Download to start downloading the training files The files will be listed in this view 4 To save a file highlight the file and click Save To save all files click Save All Edit Additional Information You can add new question fields to be shown in Additional Client Information within Client Information in Preferences gt Edit Additional Client Information For example if you want to know what sport your client plays or if they follow a specific diet i e vegetarian you can make a question field and add a drop down list of selections later in Additional Client Information To add multi answer questions to Additional Client Information select Preferences gt Edit Additional Client Information The following window appears 142 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Customize New Edit Company a Delete Department Trainer Click New to enable the text field Type in a new question Customize Favorite sport Save Edit Cancel By clicking Save the question or Field Group will appear in the larger box field By clicking on New you start the process over again 143 Polar BodyAge System By highlighting the
86. he calipers and the value will appear in the text field 97 Polar BodyAge System The test automatically advances to the next measurement When you complete all skinfold measurement a pie chart will be generated showing the client s body composition Click OK to save the data and to return to the main screen About Cardiovascular Fitness Cardiovascular or aerobic fitness relates to how well your cardiovascular system works to transport oxygen to your body The better the cardiovascular fitness the stronger and more efficient your heart is Having good cardiovascular fitness has many health benefits For example it decreases your risk of cardiovascular diseases stroke and high blood pressure To improve cardiovascular fitness it takes a minimum of 6 weeks of regular training to see a noticeable change Less fit individuals tend to see improvement quicker More active individuals typically need more time to see progress Cardiovascular fitness is best improved by exercise types which use large muscle groups Such activities include walking jogging swimming rowing skating cross country skiing and cycling About the Polar Keeps U Fit Cardiovascular Program Keeps U Fit program is an exercise prescription tool which allows creating a personal exercise program for aerobic fitness maintenance or improvement The improvement has two alternatives improve and maximize The personalized program takes into account current fitness l
87. he Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee on the Dietary Guidelines for Americans 1990 The Surgeon General s Report on Nutrition and Health USDHHS PHS Washington D C 1988 Diet and Health Implications for Reducing Chronic Disease Risk National Research Council National Academy Press Washington D C 1989 12 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Prevention and Safety Vital Statistics of the United States 1988 American Medical Association AMA Family Medical Guide Random House Inc revised edition 1987 Diabetes American Diabetes Association Sound the Alert 1995 Stress Spielberger Charles D State Trait anxiety Inventory Consulting Psychologists Press Inc 1984 Cancer American Cancer Society Cancer Assessing Your Risk 1993 Setting up the Polar BodyAge System Requirements and Recommendations The Polar BodyAge System is designed to gather process interpret and display fitness and wellness data The Polar BodyAge System is designed to be used by exercise professionals These items are necessary to operate the Polar BodyAge System e 220 Volt Power outlet highly recommended to be a dedicated line A dedicated line is where only one circuit is servicing the outlet European e 110 volt power outlet highly recommended to be a dedicated line A dedicated line is where only one circuit is servicing the outlet U S These items are recommended e Private quiet environment for fitness testing e
88. he value will appear in the text field The test automatically advances to the next measurement When you complete all skinfold measurements a pie chart will be generated showing the client s body composition 90 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Click OK to save the data and to return to the main screen 5 Zone Program A 5 zone program can be created for the following training computers RS300X RS400 RS800 RS800CX Select the start 2 22 2010 date and the number of weeks that the program will last Enter the Training Computer RS5800cx following Days Week 3 information HRmax Sitting Heart Rate The Sport numbe r of days per week that the client will be exerci sing the recom mende d numbe r of days is given based 91 Polar BodyAge System 92 on the VO2m ax score and the client s goal The sports that the client will be doing while exerci sing Select intensi ty zones based on Maxi mum heart rate or Anaer obic thresh old Re name the sessio ns and define intensi ty zones Zones based on Maximum heart rate so ss 60 68 MO ahi 88 104 105 121 122 139 140 157 158 176 BPM Monday 00 05 00 10 00 25 0 0 00 00 00 40 Session2 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 Session3 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 00 a Totals 00 05 00 10 0025 00 00 0000 00 40 360 kcal D kcal 0 kcal 360 kcal accord ing to trainin g targets
89. ide levels measured at least once every three years Ideally an individual should have their blood chemistries measured annually If the client does not know their blood chemistry levels contact a health care provider Make an appointment to have blood samples analyzed and document the results for total cholesterol LDL cholesterol HDL cholesterol triglycerides and glucose 111 Polar BodyAge System Click on Blood Chemistries link from the Biometrics section of Fitness Assessments to view the screen for entering the blood chemistries Blood Chemistry Units Total Cholesterol mg dl LDL Cholesterol e ma dl HDL Cholesterol o mg dl Total HDL Ratio Esa Triglycerides o Start by placing the cursor on the Total Cholesterol text box and type in the value To continue to the next text box press the TAB key Viewing the Blood Chemistries Results There are two ways to view the classification of the blood chemistry values 1 As you enter the values for blood chemistries a red line will run across the bar graph on the right of the text box and the classification will be highlighted in yellow 2 Preview or print a Graphical Summary or Personal Profile Report 112 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Blood pressure Follow these suggestions to obtain a correct measurement e Instruct the client to rest and relax for at least five 5 minutes before the blood pressure is taken e Take the blood pre
90. ing the polar BodyAge System Before transporting your system e Unplug the following peripherals skinfold calipers platform Leave the bike cable plugged in coil and store in the computer compartment Secure the central processing unit with foam or other materials such as wadded paper or bubble wrap to prevent shifting 23 Polar BodyAge System e Consider dismounting the monitor and wrapping with bubble wrap e Secure the printer on its tray with an elastic cord around the top of the printer or use stretch wrap e Avoid laying the system on its side The central processing unit is not secured with anything except the materials you place in the compartment If you must lay it down make sure the CPU compartment opening is facing upwards Preparations Recommendations for Operating Staff It is recommended that ALL OPERATORS have a basic understanding of Windows operating system If not it is recommended that the primary operator take a course in the basic operation of Windows Polar recommends that the operator of the Polar BodyAge System be certified in CPR and hold a certification in fitness assessment or sports degree Turning on The Polar BodyAge System Power 1 Turn on the system main power switch located at the left side of the cart 2 When the power is applied to the unit a green light appears in the interface box above the power indicator and you hear a start up verification sound 24 Polar BodyAge Sys
91. ion Type Load Platform v Calipers Load Platform Range Of Motion ia 3 Make sure there is nothing on the scale Click Next rs Load Platform Zero the scale Click Next to proceed w eo 4 Have someone step on the scale that knows his or her exact weight Have them measure their weight on a scale that is known to be accurate i e Triple beam balance scale Use that measurement when you enter the value while they are standing on the Polar scale Click Next 118 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Calibrate Load Platform Place a known weight on the platform Enter the known weight Click Next to proceed Weight kg 0 0 5 Make sure the current calibration reading is between 0 4 2 0 Calibrate Load Platform Calibration Type Load Platform v Curent Calibration 0 67 Calibrate Close L It is best to use a person that knows his or her exact weight and weighs between 68 and 86 kg or 150 and 189 lbs to calibrate the scale as weight plates are not always the exact weight as 119 Polar BodyAge System printed on them Make sure the person has the same clothing on he or she was wearing when measuring and calibrating The weight scale is accurate to within 0 2 kg Calibration result will be more accurate if there are two persons calibrating one standing on the platform and the other typing the weight Calibrati
92. ion of heart rate during exercise effects of age and physical fitness Am J Physiol 274 Heart Circ Physiol 43 H424 H429 1998a Tulppo M Heart rate dynamics during physical exercise and during pharmacological modulation of autonomic tone Doctoral Dissertation Acta Universitatis Ouluensis D 503 Oulu Finland 1998b Tulppo M Makikallio T Laukkanen R Huikuri H Differences in autonomic modulation of heart rate during arm and leg exercise Clin Physiol 19 4 294 299 1999 Wilkinson J Thompson R Garcia M Kampert J Laukkanen R Seppanen T The relationship of Poincar Plot analysis to exercise intensity The International Pre Olympic Scientific Congress July 1996 Dallas Texas USA Abstracts p 115 116 1996a Wilkinson J Thompson R Garcia M Kampert J Laukkanen R Seppanen T The response of heart rate variability during graded treadmill exercise Circulation 94 8 nr 1465 1996b Wilkinson J Thompson R Garcia M Kampert J Laukkanen R Seppanen T The relationship of heart rate variability to work intensity during graded maximal treadmill exercise International 14th Puijo Symposium June 1996 Finland Proceedings Kuopio University publications D Medical Sciences 101 p 64 1996c Wilkinson J Thompson R Seppanen T Laukkanen R Heart rate variability and cardiorespiratory fitness Med Sci Sports Exerc 29 Suppl 5 850 1997 Virtanen P Vasankari T Vuorimaa T Laukkanen R Evaluation of the Polar OwnZone feat
93. ip of tape then return to the starting position The shoulders must be returned to touch the mat but the head need not touch Score the number of repetitions in one minute Note To count the number of repetitions click the spacebar during the test Continue gt Cancel After reading the instructions click Continue The following screen appears 128 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Time 00 60 Repetitions al Cancel When the client is ready to begin the test click Start The timer will count down from one minute To count the number of full repetitions click an alphanumeric key on the keyboard each time a repetition is completed When the minute is up the timer will automatically stop and beep to indicate that the test is over Click OK to save the data and return to the main screen Cycle Ergometer After creating a new record or opening an existing record for a client their height and weight must be recorded before the VO test can be performed 1 Click on the link of the chosen Ergometer VO2 test from the Cardiovascular section of Fitness Assessments 129 Polar BodyAge System WU max Y mi kg mir wo azmes Y VO2max 0 ml kg min Cooper 12 Minutes Run Walk Distance 0 km MCA Bike CarMaxVO2 O ml kg min CarMax vO2 ol ml kg min Pollock Bike 2 The VOma test screen appears Verify that the heart rate is being transmitted correctly by looki
94. itute for Aerobics Research Dallas TX revised 1997 YMCA Bike Ergometer Golding L A Myers C R and Sinning W E 1989 Y s Way to Physical Fitness p 91 Champaign IL Human Kinetics Publisher Pollock Bike Ergometer Pollock M L Wilmore J H amp Fox S M Ill 1978 Health and Fitness Through Physical Activity p 304 New York Wiley Bruce Treadmill Protocol and Modified Bruce Treadmill Protocol Bruce R A Kusumi F 4 Hosmer D 1973 Maximal Oxygen Intake and Nomographic Assessment of Functional Aerobic Impairment in Cardiovascular Disease American Heart Journal 85 546 562 Rockport One Mile Walk Rockport Walking Institution 1986 Kline et al 1987 McSwegin et al 1998 Cooper 12minute Run Cooper 1968 Three Minute Step Test Polar BodyAge System Golding L A 2000 YMCA Fitness testing and Assessment Manual Chanmpaign IL Human Kinetics Publsiher Strength Biceps Strength Test Badger D W 1988 Work Practices Guide for Manual Lifting National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 81 122 Chaffin D B Herren G D Keysterling W M Pre employment Strength Testing An Updated Position Journal of Occupational Medicine Vol 20 No 6 June 1978 Gallagher S Moore J S Stobbe T J Physical Strength Assessment in Ergonomics American Industrial Hygiene Association 1998 Hand Grip Protocol Devries H A 1980 Physiology of Exercise for Physical E
95. ive subjects Hypertension 1998 32 560 556 Lee IM Hsieh CC Paffenbarger RS Exercise intensity and longevity in men JAMA 1995 Apr 19 273 15 1179 84 Lissner L et al Physical activity levels and changes in relation to longevity A prospective study of Swedish women Am J Epidemiol 1996 Jan 1 143 1 54 62 Sherman SE et al Does exercise reduce mortality rates in the elderly Experience from the Framingham Heart Study Am Heart J 1994 Nov 128 5 965 72 Sherman SE et al Physical activity and mortality in women in the Framingham Heart Study Am Heart J 1994 Nov 128 5 879 84 Paffenbarger RS et al The association of changes in physical activity level and other lifestyle characteristics with mortality among men N Engl J Med 1993 Feb 25 328 8 538 45 Thompson WG Exercise and health fact or hype South Med J 1994 May 87 5 567 74 Weyerer S et al Physical exercise and psychological health Sports Med 1994 Feb 17 2 108 16 Pate R et al Physical activity and public health JAMA Feb 1 1995 pp 402 407 Fiatarone MA et al Exercise training and nutritional supplementation for physical frailty in very elderly people N Eng J Med 1994 Jun 23 330 25 1769 75 Health Risk Appraisals Heart Disease American Heart Association RISKO A Heart Health Appraisal 1994 Depression Beck Aaron T Steer Robert A Beck Depression Inventory The Psychological Corporation 1993 Nutrition USDA amp USDHHS Report of t
96. k the box next to the record you want to compare You may compare all records or choose individual records for comparison Click Preview to view the report before printing Click on the 2 button to print the report or the button to exit the graphical summary preview and return to the main screen Click Print to print the report Summary Report A data summary report will present the client s data from the fitness assessment It will also reflect the changes made if more than one record is compared To build a summary report select Reports gt Summary Report The Data Summary Report window appears 68 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Data Summary Report Report Options 6 Compare the current record to the record selected below Show the current test record only English lei Print e Preview Cancel The first option allows you to compare the results of the current test to one of the client s other tests You can compare it by selecting an earlier test record from the drop down menu The second option shows only the current test record Click Preview to view the report before printing Click on Print to print out the data summary report Personal Profile A personal profile presents an in depth report of the client s fitness assessment It uses graphs percentages charts norms and tips to give the clients detailed yet easy to understand feedback on their fitness status It also prints out
97. l be automatically displayed as a blue bar graph at the bottom of the screen 3 After reviewing the result you can choose to re measure the client on the sit 8 reach Point and click Start Trial 2 and follow the exact instructions as above If you re measure the result of the furthest sit amp reach measurement will be recorded 4 Click OK to save the data and to return to the main screen Treadmill How to Take a Treadmill VO Test 182 Polar BodyAge System SW Help After creating a new record or opening an existing record for a client their height and weight must be recorded before the VO2 test can be performed 1 Click on the link of the chosen treadmill VO test from the Cardiovascular section of Fitness Assessments CarMax VOZ O ml kg min Pollock Bike Bruce Treadmill CarMax VO2 O ml kg min Modified Bruce Treadmill i CarMaxY02 O ml kg min Balke Treadmill YO2max o ml kg min 2 The VO max test screen appears Verify that the heart rate is being transmitted correctly by looking at value next to the line graph on the top 183 Polar BodyAge System Bruce Treadmill Sub Max Test Test Time 00 00 Warm Up 00 00 3 Click on Start to activate the test A Physical Activity Rating Questionnaire appears 184 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Physical Activity Questionnaire Select the item below that best describes your current training program i don t participate
98. l flathead screwdriver pry the cover open on the far right side e Carefully pry the fuses out and insert the new fuses e Close the cover insert the power cord and turn the power switch on Platform Scale e Screw in the eyebolt on the scale strap assembly into the top of the platform Make sure it is tightened all the way e Attach the C connector on the strength strap assembly to the strength handle Make sure it is tightened all the way e Check the strap for any wear or defects before each use as this can cause injury to the client being tested on the biceps strength test Ergofit Ergometer The ErgoFit bike needs to be connected to the Polar BodyAge System with a null modem cable This cable plugs into the back bottom of the ErgoFit ergometer Plug the other end of the serial cable into an available serial port in the back of the CPU Note The serial cable is a 9 pin null modem Cable You must use a null modem cable or a null model adaptor for the Ergofit Ergometer to function properly with the Polar BodyAge System 20 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 1 Power cable for the Ergofit 2 Plug the null modem serial cable into the Ergofit serial plug Tanita BF 350 or BC 418 The Tanita BF 350 or BC 418 is a unit for measuring bioimpedance using the Polar BodyAge System It interfaces to the system with a serial cable Note The serial cable is a 9 pin null modem cable You mus
99. lect Male or Female 4 Polar Interface Port This is the port that you have the 700iu box plugged into The port will be automatically detected if you click on Detect 5 Language 6 Application Options e Display the last person tested when the program starts This check box allows you to protect the privacy of your clients by displaying a blank screen rather than the last record 145 Polar BodyAge System visited each time you open the program To activate the privacy feature uncheck this box e Include BMI in reports You can include or exclude the Body Mass Index BMI from the reports if you check the box or leave it unchecked e Require login If you want login to be required check this box 7 Units e Measurement Units Select Imperial or Metric e Blood Chemistry Units Select mg dl or mmol l 8 Displayed Client Information Each time you add a new client to the BodyAge System database a client information box will appear Include or exclude the following information from the client information by checking the box or leaving it unchecked e Show Middle Name Field e Show Race Field e Show Country Field e Show City Field e Show State Field e Show Postal zip Code Field Girth Click on Girth link from the Biometrics section of Fitness Assessments to view the screen for entering the client s girth measurements Enter the girth measurements manually and press OK to save 146 Polar BodyAge System SW Help
100. lick Start 3 Go to Printers 79 Polar BodyAge System 4 With the mouse highlight the printer you are using and click the right mouse button 5 Go to Properties and click the left mouse button 6 The printer should be checked as being the default printer If it is not click on the default 7 Write down any error codes to help identify any problem On Line Peripherals PLATFORM Platform is giving low or high readings e Re calibrate Defaults Calibration being sure to follow the instructions on the screen exactly e Use a person who has a known weight between 68 and 86 kg or 150 and 189 lbs e Make sure the person does not step on the scale before it is zeroed Stepping on the scale causes the platform calibration to fail e Make sure the person stands very still Any movement from side to side will cause the calibration to fail e Go to a test and perform an actual body weight with the same person that was used to calibrate the scale The weight should be within 0 5 kg 1 1 Ibs e If the weight is not within 0 5 kg 1 1 lbs re calibrate and re measure the body weight CALIPERS Online calipers are giving inaccurate readings e Re calibrate as instructed on the screen Defaults Calibration Go into a 3 site Skinfold test e Zero the calipers e Place the 25 4mm calibration dowel in the jaws of the calipers lengthwise e Press the switch on the calipers e The reading on the screen should be within 24 5mm and 26
101. mation General Information Groups ID Home Phone Number First Name Work Phone Number Other Phone Number Last Name Home Email Date of Birth 1 1 1970 ES Work Email Gender Male Address Zip Postal Code The information that is shown in this window depends on your choices in System Settings gt Test Environment gt General gt Client Information Options For more information see General Settings Itis strongly suggested that you enter a unique identification code up to 50 characters for each client to organize your data First Name Last Name Date of Birth and Gender are required fields Click OK to save the client data and to return to the main view Click Cancel to cancel adding a new client or making changes in the current client s information 2 Groups 29 Polar BodyAge System Client Information General Information Groups Available Groups Selected Groups To add a client to a group highlight the group from the list of available groups and click To create a new group click on the LP button on the Available Groups field The Customize window appears 30 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Customize Delete Groups Close 1 Click New to activate text field Customize Groups Close 2 Type in the name of the group 3 Select a parent group from the drop down list If you have not created groups before the only option on
102. mation Groups If you move your mouse off of the roll out screen it will roll back in By clicking on the pushpin in the upper right corner the roll out screen stays visible until you re click on the pushpin Notes Notes is a feature that allows you to add a comment about a particular day or session For example if your client was sick one day you can make a note of it under the client s name with a date stamp To enter Notes roll your mouse over the Notes tab The following roll down screen appears Notes Alerts Client Information syal Mijas Notes 0 of O mha jala aska iima w Click the icon to activate the text screen When you are finished typing your note click the X in the upper right corner of the notes screen The note will be saved Notes alerts Client Information Notes 5x edad Notes 1of1 oh Ml sk 3 23 2010 iw Write a note herel A sua To delete a note use the mouse to highlight the text and hit backspace on the keyboard Alerts 33 Polar BodyAge System Alerts is a feature that informs you on any urgent medical information on a client For example if your client has cardiovascular disease or is allergic to bee stings you can make a note of it in Alerts so that in an emergency you can act accordingly To enter Alerts roll your mouse over the Alerts tab The follo
103. n and press OK to save Other Programs settings Select System Settings gt Test Environment Select Other Programs from the Test Environment Settings view 163 Polar BodyAge System Test Environment Settings General Cardiovascular Body Composition Email Import Export Cardio 5 Zone Other Programs Template Name Template Relaxation mi Workout Log mi Check the box next to a program template that you want to include in Other Programs Click OK to save OwnIndex About OwnIndex Ownlindex is a score that is comparable to VOzma a commonly used descriptor of aerobic fitness Ownlndex is the result of the Polar Fitness Test which is an easy safe and quick way to estimate maximal aerobic power The OwnIndex is based on heart rate heart rate variability at rest body structure and self assessed physical activity To follow a client s fitness progress with OwnIndex start with an initial reading and check the value every month It takes a minimum of six weeks of regular training to see a noticeable change Less fit individuals see progress more rapidly than more active individuals To get reliable test results take into account the following basic requirements e Client should be relaxed and calm e The testing environment should be peaceful No disturbing noises e g television radio or telephone no other people talking to the client e Keep the testing place time of day and environment
104. n in the reports General Guidelines for the Client General guidelines to be given to client before any testing e Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing e Drink plenty of fluids over the 24 hour period preceding the test e Avoid food tobacco alcohol and caffeine for 3 hours prior to taking the test e Avoid exercise or strenuous physical activity the day of the test e Get an adequate amount of sleep 6 to 8 hours the night before the test Main Screen View Testing After you have created a new client see Adding a New Client the following view opens 41 Polar BodyAge System 1 If you want to change the client go to Clients tab Click the name of the client Client Information Notes Alerts iS ec itt eee Mo e Gp club Poco sotn 2 Select one of the existing test protocols or create a new test protocol for the client For more information see Test Protocols and Adding Editing or Deleting a Test Protocol 3 To carry out a test by using the Autopilot click Testing and select New Test Result Using Autopilot or Edit Test Result Using Autopilot For more information see Testing With Autopilot Alternatively you can add or edit the test records manually by clicking Testing and selecting New Test Record or Edit Test Record For more information see Testing Manually Test Protocols 42 Polar BodyAge File View System Settings Reports Preferences Help SSD woe Client Information
105. n list This selection will determine the program type Depending on the training computer selection click on the program name below for further instructions 55 Polar BodyAge System e Polar Keeps U Fit program F4 F6 F7 F11 F55 e Polar Energy Pointer program FT7 FT40 e Polar STAR Training Program FT60 FT80 e 5 Zone Program RS300X RS400 RS800 RS800CX Strength Training Program To design a customized strength program for your client click on the Programs tab to open the Programs program view Then click on Ed and select New Program OS ten oom J EEN The following view appears Assessments Programs 1 1of1 5 26 2010 Age 44 5 26 2010 w v 10 Age fi Weight Cardiovascular Program Strength Training Program Training Progress F Other Programs Energy Balance Training Computer 1 Click on the Strength Training Program tab to view the strength training program main screen 2 Click Create New Workout The following screen appears 56 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Create Edit Workout Workout Instructions Workout Template Select from Strength Templates le px Workout Name Workout name Workout Muscle Group Exerci Exercise Sets Min Reps max Reps Weight kg lace your toes on the block and lift yourself upwards Slowly lower your heels until you can feel the stretch in your calf muscles Then lift up again You can also
106. ng On line Peripherals When initially setting up your Polar BodyAge System and each time the Polar BodyAge System is transported or every two months it is recommended to calibrate the skinfold calipers the load platform which calibrates both scale and biceps strength test and the range of motion unit to ensure accurate results Select System Settings gt Calibrations Select the Calibration Type from the drop down box You will be prompted with instructions regarding how to calibrate the equipment For further instructions see the following sections Calibrating the Skinfold Calipers Calibrating the Load Platform Calibrating the Range of Motion Calibrating the Range of Motion 1 Select System Settings gt Calibrations Y Polar BodyAge File View System Settings Reports Preferences Help Test Environment SH Calibrations Client In Customize Report Cover Page sua 2 Select Range of Motion from the drop down box Click Calibrate 120 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Calibration Type Range Of Motion Keep the handle in the clips Click Next to proceed 4 Pull the handle out exactly 30 cm 11 8 inches Click Next 121 Polar BodyAge System Extend the handle 30 centimeters from the plate Click Next to proceed 5 Make sure the current calibration reading is between 0 35 0 55 Calibration Type Range Of Motion x Current Calibration 0
107. ng a strict format see the xml schema and or xml import example that were included in the installation When importing multiple files or importing often this is the optimal method Select System Settings gt Test Environment Choose Import Export from the Test Environment Settings view 150 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Test Environment Settings General Cardiovascular Body Composition Email Import j Export Cardio 5 Zc 4 Import Client Information Always Import t Start OF Program Export Test Results Always Export When Closing Program C Documents and Settinas jgranlun My Documents OT Sey Browse All Clients Using Query Checking the check box that says Always Import Demographic Information At Start Of Program and selecting a folder to browse to will force the program to check the chosen folder to import each file in the folder After each file is imported a folder called Imported will be created in this folder All files imported will be placed in this folder At the application start the client tree will be updated with the information imported 2 For importing a single file occasionally select Import Clients from the File menu The following screen appears 151 Polar BodyAge System Import Clients Import File Select the file you want to import in csv or txt format The fields including customer information need to be separated by commas tabs or pipe characte
108. ng at value next to the line graph on the top WHO VO2 Sub Max Test Test Time 00 00 Warm Up 00 00 30 lng 70 y E RPM s0 90 250 300 350 200 nln 400 o 3833020 3 Click Start to activate the test A physical activity rating questionnaire appears 130 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Physical Activity Questionnaire Select the item below that best describes your current training program i don t participate regularly in programmed recreation sports or heavy physical activity I avoid walking or exertion fe g I use an elevator instead of stairs I drive when possible instead of walking I walk for pleasure routinely use stairs and occasionally train hard enough to perspire or breathe heavily i participate regularly in recreation or work requiring modest physical activity such as golf horseback riding calisthenics gymnastics table tennis bowling weight sifting yard work This activity takes 10 to 60 minutes per week This activity takes more than 60 minutes per week i participate regularly in heavy physical exercise such 25 running or jogging Swimming cycling rowing skipping rope or engaging in vigorous aerobic activity such as playing tennis basketball or racquetball I run less than 1 mile per han 30 minutes per in comparable a i run 1 to 5 miles per week or spend 30 to 60 minutes per week in comparable physical activity Irun to 10 miles per week or spend 1 to 3 hours per
109. nly occasionally mikg min 1 Select Activity Level from the drop down box on the upper left corner Ownlndex Activity Classifications 165 Polar BodyAge System Assess the client s long term physical activity level based on regular exercise habits during six months Low Exercise is not a regular part of client s life He she walks only for pleasure or occasionally exercises sufficiently to cause heavy breathing or perspiration Moderate The client participates regularly in recreational sports For example he she runs 5 miles 8km a week or spends 30 60 minutes a week in comparable physical activity Or his her work requires modest physical activity High Exercise is an inseparable part of the client s life He she exercises regularly at least 3 times a week with heavy paced intensity Exercise causes clear breathlessness and sweating For example he she runs regularly more than 5 miles 8 km a week or spend more than 1 5 2 hours in comparable physical activity Top The client participates regularly in heavy physical exercise at least 5 times a week i e he she exercises to improve performance for competitive purposes 2 Verify that the heart rate is being transmitted correctly by looking at value next to the line graph on the top 3 Click Start to start the test When it is finished 1 5 min a VO max value will be displayed in the lower left corner 4 Click OK to save the value and return to the main scre
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111. nse exercise 12 hours before the test e Avoid eating or drinking especially caffeinated products 4 hrs before the test e Empty bladder 30 minutes before test e Avoid all diuretics for 7 days before test only if possible e Measure in bare feet Individuals wearing thin nylons will receive accurate results if a drop of liquid saline solution water is placed in the center of each electrode Athlete Mode There are physiological differences between standard adults and very athletic individuals The actual impedance reading will be the same in both the standard and athletic modes however a different algorithm validated in athletic populations must be used when interpreting this data Thus the percent body fat reported for an athletic individual measured in the standard mode or vice versa is incorrect When you go into the testing screen for Bioimpedance see Using Bioimpedance you will have the option to select Athlete if the person being measured is an athlete The guidelines for selecting Athlete are as follows e Individuals over the age of 16 who exercise at least 10 hours a week consistently for a period of at least 6 months e Individuals who have a resting heart rate of approximately 60 beats per minute or less e This mode includes people who have been very fit for years but currently exercise less than 10 hours per week Bioimpedance Measurement 109 Polar BodyAge System Click on Bioimpedance link from
112. nt to the height scale s slider needle Holding down the mouse button drag the slider up or down to the client s height 149 Polar BodyAge System How to Measure Weight To ensure accuracy of measuring the weight of a client you should make sure that their shoes are off and they are in light clothing If they are being retested for weight then have them wear similar clothing as they did last time they got measured NOTE If you are using bioimpedance to measure weight see Body Composition Bioimpedance for more information To measure weight online click on the Measure button tell the client to step on the scale and wait until the green progress bar is complete After weight has been measured the results are automatically displayed on the weight dial and within the weight text box To manually enter a client s weight use the mouse to point and click within the weight input box and use the number keys on your keyboard to enter the client s known weight To show the results for body mass index press Show BMI See Body Mass Index BMI for more information To exit Height Weight use the mouse to point and click on the OK button in the lower right of the screen The data will be saved Import Export The Import Export feature is designed for mass import and export of data Import The data can be imported in two different ways 1 You can import demographic information and organizational level information in an XML file followi
113. on All Clients D See Query Builder for more information 6 If the delivery method of you choice is Email reports the below screen will appear Create the e mail content and click Finish to send the reports 77 Polar BodyAge System Batch Printing Batch Printing Wizard Create the email content Each report will be attached to this email Email Content Subject Previous Finish Cancel Support for the Polar BodyAge System Troubleshooting Computer will not turn on 1 Turn the main power switch located on the right side of the computer compartment off and on If power is applied the switch will glow red 2 Hold the power button on the front of the CPU down for 2 seconds If the switch glows green power is on 3 Unplug the unit and test the wall power outlet with an electrical appliance such as a lamp If outlets are changed repeat steps 1 and 2 4 Unplug the ROM cable from the system interface Slowly remove the computer and set it down directly behind the cart Make sure the power cable is securely plugged in on the back of the case as well as the surge protector 5 Repeat steps 1 and 2 78 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Computer turns on but the monitor does not 1 Check the power cable on the back of the monitor Make sure it is secure 2 If no lights are on in the monitor press the monitor power switch again Wait for 30 seconds Note the color of the monitor lights
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115. pears Database Management Server Information Server local POLAR Attached Database hfdata O Detached View Backup Directory J Backup Restore File name k Backup J Browse the location for the backup data and click Backup Backup directory will show you all of the databases that have been saved previously to the backup folder Restore Select Preferences gt Database Management The following window appears 86 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Shutting Down J Running database management requires closing the Software Close BodyAge Software In order to restore the data you need to close the BodyAge system To run database management click Yes The following window appears Database Management Server Information Server ilocal POLAR Attached Database hfdata C Detached view Backup Directory Backup Restore File name Restore J Open the Restore tab Browse for the backup file and click Restore Backup Directory will show you all of the databases that have been previously saved to the backup folder More 1 RM Bench Press One repetition maximum in bench press client performs one repetition of bench press with maximum weight 87 Polar BodyAge System Click on 1 RM Bench Press link from the Strength amp Flexibility section of Fitness Assessments to view the screen for entering the client s test result The test s input
116. perform the same movement without a machine on a platform a nearly 90 degree angle and lowering the rear Knee close to the ground Rise back up to a parallel Take a long step forward flexing the Front knee to position 2 sets for each leg Exercise Preview Squats Currently no exercise selected Standing with Feet shoulder width apart barbell if using weight resting on neck shoulders Slowly flex hip knee and ankle until knees are bent about 90 degrees thighs should be nearly parallel to floor Keep head looking Forward not down Reverse motion to full extension Delete _ Save as Template Save Cancel 3 If you have already created a workout template select it from the drop down menu If you want to create a new workout enter the workout name Workout Template Select from Strength Templates DEA Workout Name Workout name 4 Select the muscle group in which you want to add exercises Double click or drag and drop the exercise to add it to the workout 57 Polar BodyAge System Create Edit Workout Workout Template Workout Name Muscle Group Select from Strength Templates le E Workout name Legs tee Workout Instructions Workout Exercise Calf Raise 1 Place your toes on the block and lift yourself upwards Slowly lower your heels until you can feel the stretch in your calf muscles Then lift up again You can
117. petitions Cancel When the client is ready to begin the test click Start The timer will count down from 1 minute To count the number of full repetitions click an alphanumeric key on the keyboard each time a repetition is completed When the minute is up the timer will automatically stop and beep to indicate that the test is over Click OK to save the data and return to the main screen 7 Site Skinfold Guidelines for Skinfold Measurements NOTE With all body composition measurement techniques the technician must be well trained routinely practice the technique and demonstrate reliability in his her measurements before collecting actual data e All measurements should be made on the right side of the body e Caliper should be placed 1 cm away from the thumb and finger perpendicular to the skinfold and halfway between the crest and the base of the fold 95 Polar BodyAge System e Wait one to two seconds before taking the measurement e The actual fold measurement will be displayed on the screen after each measurement e When all sites have been measured a pie chart with percentage of the fat and lean body mass will appear 7 Site Skinfold Sites 7 Site skinfold site are the same for men and women 1 Chest Diagonal fold one half the distance between the anterior axillary line and the nipple 2 Midaxillary Vertical fold on the midaxillary line at the level of the xiphoid process of the sternum An alte
118. ports Exerc 22 6 863 870 1990 V in m Tulppo Makikallio R ning An artificial neural network for human aerobic fitness approximation Proceeding of the International Neural Network ICNN Washington DC June 3 6 1996 pp 1939 1949 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Laukkanen Kinnunen Kiuru Polar Fitness Test a new era in Cardiovascular Fitness Testing Polar Electro Oy Finland OwnZone American College of Sports Medicine Position Stand The recommended quantity and quality of exercise for developing and maintaining cardiorespiratory and muscular fitness and flexibility in healthy adults Med Sci Sports Exerc 30 6 975 991 1998 Byrne N Hills A Ramage A Laukkanen R Use of heart rate variability HRV in prescribing exercise intensity threshold in the obese Int J Obes 23 5 567 1999 Huikuri H Sepp nen T Koistinen J Airaksinen J Ik heimo M Castellanos A Myerberg R Abnormalities in beat to beat dynamics of heart rate before the spontaneous onset of life threatening ventricular tachyarrhythmias in patients with prior myocardial infarction Circulation 93 1836 1844 1996 Kinnunen H Tulppo M Makikallio T Hyyppa O Nissila S Laukkanen R Reproducibility of individual training heart rate determined by Polar SmartEdge heart rate monitor Proceedings of the International Puijo Symposium Kuopio Finland p 63 1998 Laukkanen R Maijanen S Tulppo M Determination of heart rates for training using Polar Smart
119. puters for which this license grants for example single user version licenses one concurrent usage five user network version licenses five concurrent usages If the number of users of the software exceeds the licenses you must have a reasonable process in place to assure that the number of persons concurrently using the software does not exceed the number of licenses Restrictions You may not copy the documentation or software except as described in the installation section of the user manual You may not distribute rent sub license or lease the software or documentation including translating decompiling disassembling or creating derivative works You may not reverse engineer any part of this software or produce any derivative work You may not make telecommunication transmittal of this software Termination This license and your right to use this software automatically terminates if you fail to comply with any provision of this license agreement Rights 82 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Polar retains all rights not expressly granted Nothing in this license agreement constitutes a waiver of Polar s rights under the European or the U S copyright laws or any other Federal or State law or any other applicable law Applicable law This Agreement is governed by and shall be construed in accordance with the laws of Finland Jurisdiction Any and all disputes that may arise between the Parties under or in connection with this A
120. question and selecting Edit you can change the question By clicking Close the question field will appear on the Additional Information tab of Client Information Client Information Notes Alerts swap Company Department Favorite sport Trainer Email settings Select Test Environment gt System Settings Choose Email from the Test Environment Settings view Test Environment Settings Seran Port 5 User Name Y Password O From email PO 144 Polar BodyAge System SW Help In Email view you can enter the email account settings for emailing directly from the software to the customers Check your details with e mail service provider General Settings Select System Settings gt Test Environment Choose General from the Test Environment Settings view Test Environment Settings General Cardiovascular Body Composition Email Import Export CardioS Zone Other Programs Company Club Facility Default Gender Male Polar Interface Port COM4 Language English en US Application Options ei gt Display the last person tested when the program starts Include BMI in reports Require Login Units OK Cancel In General you can enter the following information 1 Company Club name 2 Facility name The facility name will appear on the lower right hand corner of the reports 3 Default Gender Se
121. questions for females The cancer risk assessment has been developed by the American Cancer Society to help you learn about 1 your risk factors for certain types of cancer and 2 the early symptoms of a cancer Using the Prevention HRA The Prevention HRA questionnaire consists of 13 questions Using the Safety HRA The Safety HRA questionnaire consists of 23 questions Testing with Autopilot What is AutoPilot AutoPilot has been designed to streamline and standardize the sequencing of fitness assessments By creating a new record with AutoPilot each desired assessment comes up automatically in the desired order Running a test protocol with AutoPilot means that you never have to select the assessment you want to use As you complete one assessment of the test protocol the next assessment appears automatically How to start AutoPilot 52 Polar BodyAge System SW Help AutoPilot will automatically run with the test protocol that you select To change the test protocol settings or selection see Test Protocols and Adding Editing or Deleting a Test Protocol for instructions 1 Click Testing to open the drop down box and select New Record Using AutoPilot to create a new test record or Edit Test Record Using AutoPilot to edit an existing test record ed Testing _ New Test Record Using AutoPilot Edit Test Record Using Autopilot New Test Record Edit Test Record Ctrl E Delete Test Record 2 A new screen will app
122. r of assessments exported will be given Click OK to close the form Importance of Body Composition Body composition refers to the lean body weight plus the fat weight which together make up the total body weight The measurement of body composition is important as obesity is a known health hazard Obesity is related to a higher incidence of numerous diseases including coronary heart disease diabetes cirrhosis of the liver hernia and intestinal obstruction Obesity is also of considerable concern from an aesthetic standpoint and may be one of the primary reasons an individual decides to begin an exercise program Therefore it is important to be able to identify an individual s initial body composition before exercising and also to quantify any change that may occur with exercising and or diet A desirable weight should be determined for the individual but reducing weight alone should not be the only goal Extremely low body fat can have a negative effect on the body also which can impair health status or alter normal physiological functions The body requires an essential percentage of body fat to function properly The lower limit of essential body fat for males is approximately 3 and for females it is approximately 12 Encroachment into this essential body fat reserve may impair 158 Polar BodyAge System SW Help optimal health and capacity for vigorous exercise In addition it is recommended that some females those that have low
123. resentative will repair or replace without charge any parts which become defective due to material or workmanship Accessories components and major sub assemblies of Polar systems not manufactured by Polar i e Bike Ergometer HP Computer Tanita Body Composition Analyzer will be warranted according to the terms of the original manufacturer This warranty shall not apply to any part or parts of the system if it has been altered repaired or misused through negligence nor does this warranty cover replacements or repairs necessitated by loss or damage resulting from any cause 81 Polar BodyAge System beyond the control of Polar including but not limited to natural disasters or other such circumstances and effects from other equipment being used at the same time acts of Government and labour disputes The above warranty provisions do not apply to any consumer products in that the products described herein should not and are not normally used for personal family or household License Agreement Important By using this software you accept the following terms of this License Agreement If you do not agree with these terms you should not use the software and promptly return it for a refund Ownership Polar retains the ownership of this copy of the enclosed software package It is licensed to you for use under the following conditions Grant of License You may only concurrently use the enclosed software on the number of com
124. resents a strength measurement of the lower body Wall Sit Test e The client assumes a position with his her back up against the wall e Feet are 12 inches 30 48cm apart e The knees and hips are both bent at a 90 degree angle 188 Polar BodyAge System SW Help e Back is straight e The arms are relaxed at the sides of the body e The subject is asked to hold this position as long as possible and time is measured in seconds e Timing should be stopped when any deviation in above position occurs during the test Using the Wall Sit Test Click on Wall Sit link from the Strength amp Flexibility section of Fitness Assessments to bring up the wall sit test screen You will be given a set of instructions Instructions Wall Sit The client takes a position with his her back against the wall Feet are hip width apart The knees and hips are both bent at a 90 degree angle Back is straight The arms are relaxed atthe sides of the body The client is to hold this position as long as possible Click the stop button when any deviation in the position occurs Click Continue when ready Continue gt Cancel After reading the instructions click Continue The following window appears 189 Polar BodyAge System Wall Sit Time 00 00 Cancel 1 When the client is ready to begin the test click Start and the timer will start to count the time 2 When the client is performing the w
125. rnate method is a horizontal fold taken at the level of the xiphoid sternal border in the midaxillary line 3 Tricep Vertical fold on the posterior midline of the upper arm half way between the acromion and olecranon processes with the arm held free to the side of the body 4 Subscapular Diagonal fold at a 45 degree angle one to two cm below the inferior angle of the scapula 5 Abdomen Vertical fold two cm to the right of the umbilicus 6 Suprailiac Diagonal fold in line with the natural angle of the iliac crest taken in the anterior axillary line immediately superior to the iliac crest 7 Thigh Vertical fold on the anterior midline of the thigh midway between the proximal border of the patella and the inquinal crease hip Using 7 Site Skinfold This is the view of the 7 site on the main screen 96 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 7 Site SkinFold pa Chest O mm Midaxillary ol mm Tricep ol mm Subscapular Dmm Abdomen o mm Suprailiac Omm Thigh olmm Enter the values manually here or click on the 7 Site SkinFold link to view the 7 Site Skinfold on line measurement screen Skinfold Measurement Site Chest Caliper Placement Use the calipers to measure the skinfolds according to the guidelines and sites see above sections When the caliper is pinching the skin in the proper position click the switch on the back of t
126. rs Previous Browse to and select the file txt or csv to be imported See an example of an import file in a txt format below E import txt Notepad SE Edit Format View Help ID First_name Last_name Date_of_birth Gender 456 John Doe 6 29 1965 M Note Write the date of birth in the mm dd yyyy format Click Next The following screen appears 152 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Import Clients File Format Select the field separator type and text qualifiers used in the import file Fields are separated by Commas Text is qualified by None Use First row for field names Field 1 Field 2 Field 3 Field 4 Field 5 gt hi First name Lastname Date_of_birth Gender i 1456 John Doe 6 29 1965 M 457 Philip Davis 8 17 1978 M Previous Select the filed separator type and the text qualifiers used in the import file from the drop down lists To use the first row data for field names check the box next to Use first row for field names If you check this box the first row data will not be imported Click Next to continue 153 Polar BodyAge System Import Clients File Mappings Match your import fields to the corresponding fields in the software Import Mappings Preview Data Import File Fields Software Fields A Last_name Date_of_birth Date Of Birth gt CE First_name First Name ID ID First Name Last Name i Date Of Bi
127. rt 4 Press Next The following screen will appear allowing you to choose the assessments and health risk appraisals to be included in the report Group Reports Choose assessments and health risk appraisals to be included in the report Assessments Health Risk Appraisals se All e All iv YMCA Bike Depression Cooper 12 Minutes Run Walk Nutrition vi One Mile Walk Stress iv YMCA Bike Prevention i Pollock Bike we Safety Bruce Treadmill Diabetes Modified Bruce Treadmill Cancer Hand Grip Left l Age Group English iw Adult iv Include client and demographic information Previous 5 Press Next to complete the report The following screen appears 74 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Group Reports Completed Le PO PS FR O PO O APO O PY A SS NG SPY SO SSE RN SD SE SE SO PF PH PP BS Preview Export Records Click Print to print out the summary report Click Preview to view the report before printing Click Export Records to save the data in xml format Batch Report The batch report function allows you to compile a report of chosen assessments for a specific group of people To build a batch report select Reports gt Batch Report The Batch Printing window appears 75 Polar BodyAge System Batch Printing Batch Printing Wizard Select the reports to send in this batch Personal Profile iv Data Summary Stress and
128. rth Surname Address Line 1 Last_name Previous Next Cancel Match the import fields to corresponding fields in the software if required Click on the software field and select the correct field from the drop down list Click Next to continue 154 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Import Clients Import Errors Correct any errors and then click the Check for Errors button to verify the import file IF there are no errors click the Next button ID First Name Last Name Date OF Birth Gender John Doe 6i29 1965 Philip Davis 8 17 1978 M Import Errors If there is an error in the imported data the incorrect data is written in red Click on the text field to activate the field and type in the valid data Click Next to start importing the file The next screen shows the number of imported and updated clients 155 Polar BodyAge System Import Clients Importing Your import file is now importing Total Number of Clients Updated 1 Total Number of Clients Imported 1 Export You can export assessment information for each client If the client has multiple assessments all will show up in the XML file The data can be exported in two different ways 1 To export every time the application closes select System Settings gt Test Environment Choose Import Export from the Test Environment Settings view 156 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Test Environment Set
129. save the data Importance of Medical History The Medical History questionnaire is designed to identify if the client has any pre existing injuries or ailments that should be brought to the attention of the tester It is also used to identify if the client is taking medications such as beta blockers vasodilators or diuretics that may affect the normal physiologic responses during exercise It is recommended that the dosage of medication is recorded along with a physician s contact number The medical history provides important information to assist the tester and safeguard the client during testing Follow your countries guidelines for exercising with certain diseases or conditions 162 Polar BodyAge System SW Help One Mile Walk One Mile Walk test is designed for men and women 20 69 years of age The client walks 1 0 mile as quickly as possible and takes his her heart rate immediately at the end of the test by counting the pulse for 15 seconds The walking course should be a measured mile that is flat and uninterrupted Most individuals can walk a mile in 12 17 minutes The required information in this test is post exercise heart rate and one mile time min sec Click on One Mile Walk link from the Cardiovascular section of Fitness Assessments to view the screen for entering the client s test result The test s input box will appear One Mile Walk Minutes Seconds Post Exercise Heart Rate Enter the required informatio
130. ssure measurement on the right arm e When repeating measurements release the cuff pressure completely to remove its constriction to the arm Elevate the arm to make certain of normal blood circulation before making another measurement e Repeated deep breaths talking coughing or sneezing may affect the reading Relax and remain still and quiet during each blood pressure measurement A rolled up sleeve may constrict blood flow through the arm Also putting all or part of the cuff on top of a sleeve may affect the accuracy of the reading e Do not measure blood pressure after exercise e Instruct the client to urinate prior to measuring blood pressure Blood pressure may be higher when a person has to urinate e Instruct the client to refrain from drinking caffeinated drinks prior to measuring blood pressure coffee tea coke etc e Instruct the client to refrain from smoking prior to measuring blood pressure The arm cuff must be the correct length and width for the client s arm Use the appropriate cuff size based on circumference of bicep Small 18 26cm Regular 26 35cm or Large 32 42cm Blood Pressure Measurement Click on Blood Pressure link from the Biometrics section of Fitness Assessments to view the screen for entering blood pressure 113 Polar BodyAge System Blood Pressure Place client s right arm through the cuff with the hose on the left side of the arm Tighten the velcro strap so that two fingers c
131. stem while long term regulation of blood pressure is primarily a function of the kidneys The kidneys regulate blood pressure by their control of blood volume Because blood pressure can be influenced by several systemic factors it does not remain constant In general any circumstance leading to an increase of pulse rate tends to cause blood pressure to rise The following can influence blood pressure measurements Exercise Exercise elevates blood pressure and heart rate Always measure blood pressure and resting heart rate before you do the fitness assessment Make sure to ask the client if he she has walked briskly or exerted themselves in any way prior to their fitness assessment Medications There are various medications that elevate blood pressure including some cold medicines Many medications are used to decrease blood pressure in those individuals that have been diagnosed with high blood pressure Smoking Nicotine elevates blood pressure Ask your clients not to smoke prior to the assessment if possible Caffeine Caffeine elevates blood pressure Ask your clients to refrain from ingesting caffeine until after the assessment About your Blood Pressure Unit Your 700iu Blood Pressure unit uses a state of the art technology in measuring blood pressure a variation of the oscillometric procedure for measuring blood pressure The unit does not listen to sounds but instead detects the blood pressure through a sensor that respon
132. t Search Client or click on the button in the upper left corner When the Search Client box appears select the criteria for your search and or enter a keyword letter for example last name or the first letter of the last name 38 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Search Client Search by Last Name Matching Any Part of Field Search for Click Search and all the clients that meet the criteria will be displayed Deleting a Client To delete a client select File gt Delete Client File View System Settings Reports Preferences Help Information New Client Delete Client Search Client Import Clients Log Out Restart Exit Clicking Yes permanently removes a client s data Clicking No cancels the operation 39 Polar BodyAge System Testing Pre Test recommendations Before any exercise testing is done the following is recommended by Polar HealthFirst e PAR Q Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire should be completed by the client If Yes is answered to ANY of the seven 7 questions it is recommended that the client sees a doctor before performing any physical activity or exercise testing e MEDICAL HISTORY questionnaire must also be completed printed out and kept in the client s file in hard copy General guidelines to be given to client before any testing e Wear comfortable loose fitting clothing e Drink plenty of fluids over the 24 hour period preceding
133. t included in the test protocol click on Other Health Risk Appraisals Using Heart Disease HRA The Heart Disease HRA questionnaire consists of 9 questions The heart disease questionnaire requires weight information to correctly assess the heart disease risk for an individual Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease and the leading cause of death globally Estimates are that almost 7 6 million deaths a year are due to coronary heart disease Many of these deaths could be avoided by simply understanding the risk factors associated with coronary heart disease and what steps can be taken to reduce the risk The heart disease HRA uses assessment data as part of the scoring Blood pressure and blood chemistry values are needed to get the most accurate score for this HRA Using the Nutrition HRA The Nutrition HRA questionnaire consists of 12 questions Good nutrition is essential for maintaining health and providing the energy necessary for optimal physical and mental performance Poor nutrition is a significant risk factor in many of the leading causes of death globally including coronary heart disease cancer stroke and diabetes Using the Stress HRA The Stress HRA questionnaire consists of 19 questions Stress may be thought of as a reaction to real or imagined threats in the present or future and to feelings of vulnerability or weakness Even the most psychologically stable persons will have occasional periods of s
134. t use a null modem cable or a null model adaptor for the Tanita BF 350 to function properly with the system Plug the power cord into a 220v power outlet Plug the serial cable into the Tanita BF 350 or BC 418 as 21 Polar BodyAge System Plug the other end of the serial cable into Device Port 1 or Device Port 2 on the TF700iu box Polar Sonic Interface The optional Polar Sonic Interface uses the speaker and microphone ports on your PC to send and receive information to Polar training computers F11 F6 F4 and all Polar UpLink enabled computers Installation Instructions Plug the GREEN Polar Sonic Interface cable into the Speaker port on the computer Alternately This can be plugged into a headphone jack on the 22 Polar BodyAge System SW Help computer Plug the PINK Sonic Interface cable into the Microphone port on the computer If you want to use your existing speakers and microphone on your PC use the included Y splitters If you have your PC Speakers enabled using the Y Splitter you will hear a sound from your PC speakers when setting the training computer There is never sound when uploading files from the training computer to the PC You will need to adjust the speaker and microphone volume for proper operation depending on the noise of your environment and computer sound card type 1 To your microphone 2 To your speakers Transport
135. tem SW Help 3 Turn on the central processing unit 4 Turn the power to the printer on Setting up the Software settings To view and change the test environment settings for the BodyAge System select System Settings gt Test Environment Polar BodyAge File View System Settings Reports Preferences Help D Client In Customize Report Cover Page Test Environment Calibrations squa The following window appears 25 Polar BodyAge System Test Environment Settings General Cardiovascular Body Composition Email Import Export Cardio Zone Other Programs Company Club Facility Default Gender Male Polar Interface Port COM4 Language English en US E Application Options Display the last person tested when the program starts eli j Include BMI in reports Require Login Units Cancel In this window you can enter the settings below Click on the name of a setting for instructions General Cardiovascular Body Composition Email Settings Import Export Cardio 5 Zone Other Programs Calibrating On line Peripherals When initially setting up your Polar BodyAge System and each time the Polar BodyAge System is transported or every two months it is recommended to calibrate the skinfold calipers the load platform which calibrates both scale and biceps strength test and the range of motion unit to ensure accurate results Select System S
136. ter the known value Click Next to proceed Measure mm 25 4 5 Make sure the current calibration reading is between 14 0 17 5 124 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Calibrate Calipers Calibration Type Calipers v Current Calibration 15 4 Cardio 5 Zone settings Select System Settings gt Test Environment Choose Cardio 5 zone from the Test Environment Settings view In this view you can define the heart rate zones that will be applied in 5 Zone training programs Test Environment Settings General ll Cardiovascular Body Composition Email Import Export Cardio 5 Zone Other Programs Define lower limits For heart rate zones Zones based on Upper Bar Color Fill Color 100 i iv ae 89 E v E 79 i E 69 E E vi 59 me E e 125 Polar BodyAge System You can define two separate heart rate zones based on Maximum heart rate and Anaerobic threshold First select Maximum heart rate or Anaerobic threshold from the drop down list Then define the lower limit for each zone The upper limits will adjust automatically Cardiovascular Settings Select System Settings gt Test Environment Choose Cardiovascular from the Test Environment Settings view Test Environment Settings General Cardiovascular Body Composition ll Email ll Import Export Cardio 5 Zone ll Other Programs Cardio Device Ma Heart Rate Devic
137. the EN 60601 Safety of Electrical Medical Equipment The Polar BodyAge System AKA Model TriFIT 700 bears the CE MARK as verified by investigation by the EU Notified Body TUV Rheinland The Polar BodyAge System AKA Model TriFIT 700 Product complies with the RoHS Directive 2002 95 EC and WEEE Directive 2002 96 EC mandatory as of July 1st 2006 Technical References Biometrics PAR Q Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology revised 1994 Height Weight and BMI Adults American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 7th Edition 2006 Clinical Guidelines on the Identification Evaluation Treatment of Overweight and Obesity in Adults Evidence Report developed by the NHLBI Expert Panel 1998 Polar BodyAge System National Center for Health Statistics in collaboration with the National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion May 30 2000 http Awww cdc gov growthcharts Blood Pressure Practice Guidelines for Primary Care Physicians 2003 European Society of Hypertension European Society of Cardiology Journal of Hypertension 2003 21 1011 1053 Seventh Report on the Joint Committee on Detection Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Pressure JNCB Hypertension 2003 Dec 42 6 1206 52 McArdle William D Frank Katch and Victor L Katch Exercise Physiology Energy Nutrition And Human Performance Malvern PA Lea amp Febiger publisher 1991 Polar meas
138. the test e Avoid food tobacco alcohol and caffeine for 3 hours prior to taking the test e Avoid exercise or strenuous physical activity the day of the test e Get an adequate amount of sleep 6 to 8 hours the night before the test Test Environment The test environment is important for test validity and reliability Anxiety emotional problems food in the stomach bladder distention climate variation and pain should be controlled as much as possible To minimize anxiety the test environment should be quiet and private and the temperature of the room maintained at about 72 F 22 C The room should be equipped with a comfortable seat and or examination table to be used for resting blood pressure The demeanor of personnel should be one of relaxed confidence so as to immediately put the subject at ease Testing procedures should not be rushed and all procedures must be clearly explained prior to initiating the process These seemingly minor tasks are easily accomplished and will assist in achieving valid test results Importance of Test Order When exercise testing a client you must consider the testing battery order For example if a cardiovascular test is given first then a blood pressure measurement is taken the blood pressure measurement will be affected by the cardiovascular test Manual Entry 40 Polar BodyAge System SW Help After any manual entry press the enter on the keyboard to save data These changes will now be see
139. tings General Cardiovascular Body Composition Email Import j Export Cardio 5 Zc 4 Import Client Information Always Import t Start OF Program Export Test Results Always Export When Closing Program Browse All Clients Using Query Checking the check box that says Always Export Assessment Information At Close Of Program will force the program to export an XML document at close If you check the box browse to the folder you want the data to be exported to Choose whether you want to export the test results of All Clients or of a specific group by Using Query If you choose to use the query select an existing query from the drop down box or click 1 to create a query For instructions on creating the query see Query Builder 2 To export occasionally select Preferences gt Advanced Choose Export Records 157 Polar BodyAge System Export Test Records Export Wizard Select a folder to save the XML document Export Test Records All Clients Using Query Cancel Browse to the folder you want the data to be exported to Give the file a name Choose whether you want to export the test results of All Clients or of a specific group of population by Using Query If you choose to use the query select an existing query from the drop down box or click to create a query For instructions on creating the query see Query Builder Click Next The numbe
140. tion on body composition see Importance of Body Composition Cardiovascular Before starting a cardiovascular test see Guidelines for Cardiovascular Testing The following assessments can be found in Fitness Assessments gt Cardiovascular For more information on a specific assessment click the name of the assessment below Treadmill Cycle Ergometer Cooper 12 Minutes Run Walk Direct Value VO2 One Mile Walk Ownlndex For general cardiovascular information see the following sections About Cardiovascular Fitness About the Polar WindLink Major Symptoms or Signs of Heart Disease 49 Polar BodyAge System Heart Disease Risk Factors Strength and Flexibility The following assessments can be found in Fitness Assessments gt Strength and Flexibility For more information on a specific assessment click the name of the assessment below 1 RM Bench Press 1 RM Leg Press 60 sec Sit Ups Bicep Strength Crunch Max Push Up Sit amp Reach Wall Sit Health Risk Appraisals Health Risk Appraisals Click on the Health Risk Appraisals tab to view the appraisals included in the test protocol fuen Poors 1 of 1 3 23 2010 Age 44 Test Protocol BodyAge To open a health risk appraisal questionnaire heart disease for example click on Heart Disease Then click on Start the Heart Disease Assessment Polar BodyAge System SW Help If you want to open the questionnaire for a health risk appraisal that is no
141. to one number that the non professional can understand Using BodyAge has been shown to increase motivation levels of clients and increase exercise compliance Calculation of BodyAge The BodyAge calculation is based on a population of 6 469 apparently healthy 18 79 year old men and women Low levels of cardiovascular fitness and elevated blood pressure levels have been shown to increase the risk of premature death therefore they are weighted more heavily in the calculation This results in more years being added or taken away from the BodyAge score depending on each test result Assessments that affect quality of life rather than longevity such as flexibility and strength are weighted slightly less A minimum of four assessments must be taken in order to calculate BodyAge Two of the four assessments must be strength flexibility cardiovascular or body composition assessments The other two can be any of the other assessments systolic blood pressure diastolic blood pressure total cholesterol HDL body composition cardiovascular flexibility or strength The Polar BodyAge in the Unites States Since its introduction in 2001 Polar BodyAge System has been implemented and adopted by over 900 health and fitness centers major universities and corporations in the United States A partial list of customers include United Parcel Service UPS United States Air Force Department of Education Department of Defense PGA West Ford Motor Company
142. tress Relatively mild episodes of stress are universal and require no special treatment But in some people these emotions can gather momentum and have a negative effect on the quality of life and health In most cases individuals can manage and control stress on their own The trick is to recognize the problems for what they are and to take appropriate corrective actions Using the Depression HRA The Depression HRA questionnaire consists of 20 questions Depression may be thought of as a reaction to past events combined with feelings of helplessness and hopelessness Even the most psychologically stable persons will have periods of depression Relatively mild episodes of depression are universal and require no special treatment But in some people these emotions can gather momentum and have a negative 51 Polar BodyAge System effect on the quality of life and health The trick is to recognize the problems for what they are and to take appropriate corrective actions Using the Diabetes HRA The Diabetes HRA questionnaire consists of 9 questions Diabetes is a serious disease that can lead to blindness heart attack stroke kidney failure and amputations Research shows that type II diabetes can be prevented by leading a healthy lifestyle Maintaining a healthy weight eating low fat foods and getting regular exercise can help reduce risk Using the Cancer HRA The Cancer HRA questionnaire consists of 26 questions for males and 37
143. tting on the bike During the entire bike test the client needs to maintain a steady pedal cadence between 60 and 80 RPM Click Next when ready to begin test 3 The test will begin Instruct the client to maintain the RPM s between 60 and 80 Verify that the heart rate is being transmitted correctly by looking at value next to the line graph on the top 4 Click Start to start the test To cancel the test and to return to the main screen click Cancel 169 Polar BodyAge System OwnZone Total Time DwnZ one Lower limit Watts 40 50 e A 70 a 1 2 3 4 14 4 18018 271472005 wl gt gt t Pint Star 0K T The test follows a protocol where the watts are set to a percentage of the client s estimated VOsmax but the watts can be adjusted If you are using a cardio device that is not connected to the BodyAge system you will have to manually set the watts on the cardio device that you are using to match the test screen in order to get accurate results When the test is completed 1 6 minutes the data will be displayed Select Print to print the data and the graph Select OK to save the data and return to the main screen PAR Q Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire PAR Q The PAR Q Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire was developed by the British Columbia Department of Health Its purpose is to identify the small number of individuals for whom physical activity might be inappropriate All
144. ure in physically highly active men and women Proc 5th Annual Congress of ECSS Jyvaskyla Finland 19 23 July 2000 Virtanen P Vasankari T Vuorimaa T Laukkanen R HRV plateau in exercise intensity determination in endurance athletes Med Sci Sports Exerc 33 5 nr 611 2001 PAR Questionnaire used to determine Watts used in protocol Jackson AS Blair SN Mahar MT Wier LT Ross RM Stuteville JE Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without exercise testing Med Sci Sports Exerc 1990 22 6 863 870 WHO Bike Ergometer VO2MAX Estimation Lange Andersen K Shephard R J Denolin H E Varnauskas and R Masironi Fundamentals of exercise testing Geneva WHO 1971 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Basis for Fitness Testing Kuntotestauksen perusteet Liite ry Helsinki Finland 1998 Shvartz E Reibold RC Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years a review Aviat Space Environ Med 61 3 11 1990 PAR Questionnaire used to determine Watts used in protocol Jackson AS Blair SN Mahar MT Wier LT Ross RM Stuteville JE Prediction of functional aerobic capacity without exercise testing Med Sci Sports Exerc 1990 22 6 863 870 Adult VO2max Norms Classifications Shvartz E Reibold RC Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years a review Aviat Space Environ Med 61 3 11 1990 Adult VO2mac Percentile Rankings The Physical Fitness Specialist Certification Manual The Cooper Inst
145. ures blood pressure on the right arm based on the following references Reasons to use the right arm include the remote possibility that the genetic anomaly of coarctation abnormal narrowing between the aorta and subclavian artery will cause an elevated blood pressure If the pressure in the right arm is normal it is likely to be normal everywhere 1 Burch G E 1976 Consultations in Hypertension A Clinical Synposium Rochester NY Pennwalt Prescription Products 2 Task Force on Blood Pressure Control in Children 1977 Report of the Task Force on Blood Pressure Control in Children Pediactrics 59 Suppl 797 820 Cholesterol Total LDL HDL LDL HDL Ratio Executive summary of the third report of the National Cholesterol Education Program NCEP Expert Panel on Detection Evaluation and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults Adult Treatment Panel Ill JAMA 2001 285 2486 97 Ratio Reference Cooper Kenneth H Controlling Cholesterol The Cooper Institute 1985 pg 65 Glucose Norms American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 7th Edition pg 47 2006 Girth Measurements Waist to Hip Ratio Polar BodyAge System SW Help American College of Sports Medicine Guidelines for Exercise Testing and Prescription 7th Edition pg 58 2006 Body Composition Body Composition Norms 3 Site and 7 Site Adult Skinfold Protocols Hoeger amp Hoeger 1991 Principles and Labs for
146. uter to the PC You will need to adjust the speaker and microphone volume for proper operation depending on the noise of your environment and computer sound card type 1 To your microphone 2 To your speakers Bicep Strength Bicep strength is measured from an isometric contraction against the unique four load cell platform Strength is calculated by the average resistance over the last three seconds of a five second lift Using Bicep Strength Click on Bicep Strength link from the Strength amp Flexibility section of Fitness Assessments You will be prompted to initialize the scale 106 Polar BodyAge System SW Help Bicep Strength To initialize platform the client stands on the scale as shown DO NOT PULL ON BAR Adjust the strap so that the arms are positioned at 90 degrees Click Continue when ready 1 Instruct the client to stand on the platform with his her feet shoulder width apart holding the bar at their side Note Do not pull on bar 2 Adjust the strap so that the client s forearms are 90 degrees to the torso 3 Click Continue The bicep strength test screen appears 107 Polar BodyAge System Bicep Strength seconds 4 Once the client is ready click the Start Trial 1 button in the lower part of your screen e Acountdown from 0 03 to 0 01 will begin immediately This prepares the client for the start of the test At this point the client should be instructed to start th
147. wing roll down screen appears Notes Alerts Client Information Q Alerts z Add new alerts by selecting gt Select an alert from the drop down list and click to add it for the client JO If you click on the drop down arrow you will see the two default alerts Asthma and Diabetes To add a new selection click on the button on the right of the drop down box The following window appears Customize Edit a Diabetes Select Close 1 Click New to activate text field 2 Type in the name of the alert 3 Click Save to save the alert 34 Polar BodyAge System SW Help 4 Click on Close and the added alert will appear in the drop down selection of the Alerts roll down screen To add an alert highlight it and click on the green plus sign To erase an alert highlight it it will now appear in the large white text field and click on the red minus sign Client Information To add or edit Client Information roll your mouse over the Client Information tab The following roll down screen appears Notes Alerts Client Information Client Information General Information Address Information Additional Client Information Groups suan General 5 o Phone Numbers o Lookup ID 123 Home Phone First Name John Work Phone Last Name Doe Other Phone Date of Birth 6 28 1965 Email Addresses Gender Male iv Home

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