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Table of Contents
About the Polar BodyAge System ............................................................................................... 1
About the BodyAge Score........................................................................................................ 1
The Polar BodyAge in the Unites States..................................................................................1
The Polar BodyAge System in Europe..................................................................................... 1
Polar BodyAge System Declaration of Conformity................................................................... 3
Technical References............................................................................................................... 3
Setting up the Polar BodyAge System....................................................................................... 13
Requirements and Recommendations................................................................................... 13
Unpacking the Polar BodyAge System.................................................................................. 14
Packing List............................................................................................................................ 14
Compatible Hardware............................................................................................................. 15
Assembling the Polar BodyAge System................................................................................. 18
Transporting the polar BodyAge System ...............................................................................23
Preparations............................................................................................................................... 24
Recommendations for Operating Staff................................................................................... 24
Turning on The Polar BodyAge System Power...................................................................... 24
Setting up the Software settings............................................................................................. 25
Calibrating On-line Peripherals..............................................................................................26
Shutting Down the Polar BodyAge System............................................................................ 27
Client Management....................................................................................................................28
Adding a New Client...............................................................................................................28
Main Screen View - Client Information...................................................................................32
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Notes...................................................................................................................................... 33
Alerts ...................................................................................................................................... 33
Client Information...................................................................................................................35
Searching for a Client.............................................................................................................38
Deleting a Client..................................................................................................................... 39
Testing .......................................................................................................................................40
Pre-Test recommendations.................................................................................................... 40
General Guidelines for the Client........................................................................................... 41
Main Screen View - Testing ...................................................................................................41
Test Protocols......................................................................................................................... 42
Adding, Editing or deleting a test protocol.............................................................................. 43
Fitness Assessments .............................................................................................................47
Health Risk Appraisals........................................................................................................... 50
Testing with Autopilot.............................................................................................................52
Testing Manually.................................................................................................................... 53
Programs.................................................................................................................................... 54
Creating a New Program........................................................................................................ 54
Cardiovascular Program......................................................................................................... 55
Strength Training Program..................................................................................................... 56
Training progress ................................................................................................................... 60
Other Programs...................................................................................................................... 62
Energy Balance...................................................................................................................... 63
Reports....................................................................................................................................... 67
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Graphical Summary................................................................................................................ 67
Summary Report.................................................................................................................... 68
Personal Profile...................................................................................................................... 69
Customizing Report Cover Page............................................................................................ 72
Group Reports........................................................................................................................ 73
Batch Report........................................................................................................................... 75
Support for the Polar BodyAge System..................................................................................... 78
Troubleshooting...................................................................................................................... 78
Limited Polar International Warranty for Polar bodyage System........................................... 81
License Agreement ................................................................................................................ 82
Limited Warranty (software)................................................................................................... 83
Security...................................................................................................................................... 84
User Roles and Profiles.......................................................................................................... 84
Database Management.............................................................................................................. 85
Backup.................................................................................................................................... 85
Restore................................................................................................................................... 86
More........................................................................................................................................... 87
1-RM Bench Press................................................................................................................. 87
1-RM Leg Press ..................................................................................................................... 88
3-Site Skinfold ........................................................................................................................ 89
5 Zone Program ..................................................................................................................... 91
60 sec. Sit-Ups....................................................................................................................... 93
7-Site Skinfold ........................................................................................................................ 95
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About Cardiovascular Fitness ................................................................................................ 98
About the Polar Keeps U Fit Cardiovascular Program........................................................... 98
About the Polar windlink....................................................................................................... 100
Assembling the Polar BodyAge System............................................................................... 101
Bicep Strength...................................................................................................................... 106
Bioimpedance....................................................................................................................... 108
Blood Chemistries................................................................................................................ 111
Blood pressure..................................................................................................................... 113
Body Composition Settings.................................................................................................. 115
Body Mass Index (BMI)........................................................................................................ 116
Calibrating the Load Platform............................................................................................... 117
Calibrating On-line Peripherals............................................................................................ 120
Calibrating the Range of Motion........................................................................................... 120
Calibrating the Skinfold Calibers.......................................................................................... 123
Cardio 5 Zone settings......................................................................................................... 125
Cardiovascular Settings ....................................................................................................... 126
Cooper 12 Minutes Run/Walk.............................................................................................. 127
Crunch.................................................................................................................................. 127
Cycle Ergometer................................................................................................................... 129
Define Form Letters.............................................................................................................. 134
Direct Value Body fat percent............................................................................................... 137
Direct Value VO
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2MAX
Downloading Files................................................................................................................ 139
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Edit Additional Information ................................................................................................... 142
Email settings....................................................................................................................... 144
General Settings................................................................................................................... 145
Girth......................................................................................................................................146
Guidelines for Cardiovascular Testing................................................................................. 147
Heart Disease Risk Factors.................................................................................................. 148
Height/Weight....................................................................................................................... 149
Import/Export........................................................................................................................ 150
Importance of Body Composition......................................................................................... 158
Major Symptoms or Signs of Heart Disease........................................................................ 159
Max Push Up........................................................................................................................ 159
Medical History..................................................................................................................... 161
One Mile Walk...................................................................................................................... 163
Other Programs settings ...................................................................................................... 163
OwnIndex ............................................................................................................................. 164
OwnZone.............................................................................................................................. 166
PAR-Q.................................................................................................................................. 170
Polar Energy Pointer Program ............................................................................................. 172
Polar Keeps U Fit Program .................................................................................................. 173
Polar STAR Training Program.............................................................................................. 176
Query Builder........................................................................................................................ 179
Sit and Reach....................................................................................................................... 180
Treadmill............................................................................................................................... 182
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Wall Sit ................................................................................................................................. 188
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About the Polar BodyAge System
About the BodyAge Score
The BodyAge score is an integral part of the Polar BodyAge® System and software developed by
Polar. The instruments used to calculate the BodyAge score are validated and published in t heir
respective fields and are listed on the following pages. All normative and percentile ranking
references are listed in the technical references. 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.
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 heavil y 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, 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 OwnTestTM 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
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• 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.
• The pilot was carried out in three fitness clubs in Germany.
• 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.
• After taking part in the assessment, each participant received a questionnaire (Q1) and after the
retest they received a second questionnaire (Q2).
• The instructors received a questionnaire at the end of the pilot (T).
Test Battery of Pilot Project
• PAR-Q
• Medical Questionnaire
• Weight and Height for BMI
• Body Composition (skinfold or bioimpedance)
• Polar OwnIndex
• Polar OwnZone
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2MAX
• Crunch Test
• Biceps Strength Test
• Wall Sit Test
• Sit and 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).
• 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.
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• 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
• The instructors judge the importance of the BodyAge system as high and the difficulty as low.
• The reports are judged as useful and no additional materials are needed in the reports.
• On average the instructors suggest they need 41 minutes to conduct the test.
• The instructors agree with the club members that the BodyAge is a very meaningful parameter.
• 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 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
2002/95/EC and WEEE Directive 2002/96/EC mandatory as of July 1st, 2006.
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System (AKA Model TriFIT 700) Product complies with the RoHS Directive
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)
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National Center for Health Statistics in collaboration with the National Center for Chronic
Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, May 30, 2000.
http://www.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: 10111053
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 I. Katch, and Victor L. Katch, Exercise Physiology: Energy,
Nutrition, And Human Performance, Malvern, PA: Lea & Febiger publisher, 1991
Polar measures 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.
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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)
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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 & Hoeger (1991). Principles and Labs for 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
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3-Site Equation - Men and Women
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Generalized Equation for Predicting Body Density of Men
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Conversions of Body Density to Body 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 & bone mineral in
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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
These items are necessary to operate the Polar BodyAge
• 220 Volt Power outlet highly recommended to be a dedicated line. A dedicated line is
where only one circuit is servicing the outlet. (European)
• 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:
• Private/quiet environment for fitness testing
• Cool temperature (72°F, 22°C), moderate humidity and good air circulation (fan
recommended for bike & treadmill testing).
®
System is designed to be used by exercise professionals.
®
System:
• Telephone with outside line for emergency access and technical support.
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• 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:
• Remove all packing materials
• Move the scale and any boxes off of the cart
• 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
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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
TM
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
• Tanita BF-350 Bioimpedance Unit
• Tanita BC-418 Bioimpedence Unit (European)
• Monark Bike
• Magnum Bike and Trackmaster Treadmill
• 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
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Tanita BC-418
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.
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Magnum Bike & 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 > Cardiovascular Settings and
select Magnum and the correct serial port. For more information, see
The same steps apply for the TrackMaster Treadmill.
Cardiovascular Settings.
ErgoFit Ergometer
Contact your Polar dealer for more information on where to purchase the ErgoFit Ergometers.
The Polar BodyAge® System is compatible with ErgoFit cycle 3000 med (series), ErgoFit
recumbent 3000 med (series), and ErgoFit circle 3000 med (series).
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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:
Skinfold
Calipers
Platform
Heart Rate
Cable/RPM
cable
interface
ROM
(Range of
Motion)
Unit
Printer
Plug the power into the printer.
Main Unit Power
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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 ¼ x 1 ¼” 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:
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• To replace the fuses, make sure the power
is unplugged and completely disconnected
from the power.
• Next, using a small flathead screwdriver,
pry the cover open on the far right side.
• Carefully pry the fuses out and insert the
new fuses.
• Close the cover, insert the power cord and
turn the power switch on “|”.
Platform/Scale
• Screw in the eyebolt on
the scale strap assembly
into the top of the
platform. Make sure it is
tightened all the way.
• Attach the “C” connector
on the strength strap
assembly to the strength
handle. Make sure it is
tightened all the way.
• 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 nullmodel adaptor for the Ergofit Ergometer to function properly with the Polar BodyAge® System.
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1. Power cable for
the Ergofit.
2. Plug the null
modem serial
cable into the
Ergofit serial plug.
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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 must use a null-modem cable or a nullmodel 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 BC418 as
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shown
here.
Plug the
other
end of
the
serial
cable
into
Device
Port 1
or
Device
Port 2
on the
TF700iu
box.
Polar Sonic Interface
TM
The optional Polar Sonic InterfaceTM 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
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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
Transporting the polar BodyAge System
Before transporting your system:
• 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.
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• Consider dismounting the monitor and wrapping with bubble wrap.
• Secure the printer on its tray with an elastic cord around the top of the printer or use stretch
wrap.
• 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.
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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 > Test Environment.
The following window appears:
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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 Settings > 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:
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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 > Exit to exit the software.
2. Turn off the computer.
3. Now, turn off the power to the printer by pressing the printer power button located on the front
panel of the printer.
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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 > 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
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The information that is shown in this window depends on your choices in System Settings >
Test Environment > General > Client Information Options. For more information, see
Settings. It is 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
General
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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
window appears:
button on the Available Groups field. The Customize
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1. Click New to activate text field.
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 the list is Club.
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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.
For more information on the features, see the following sections:
Information
If all the features from the View menu are selected, they will appear on the main screen as
follows:
If you roll the mouse over any of the items above, then a roll-out screen with additional
information appears.
Notes, Alerts and Client
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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:
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.
To delete a note, use the mouse to highlight the text and hit backspace on the keyboard.
Alerts
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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 following roll down screen appears:
If you click on the drop-down arrow you will see the two default alerts (Asthma and Diabete s ).
To add a new selection, click on the
The following window appears:
button on the right of the drop-down box.
1. Click New to activate text field.
2. Type in the name of the alert.
3. Click Save to save the alert.
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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:
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 > Test
Environment > General Settings. For more information see
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 > Edit
Additional Information (for more information, see
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:
Edit Additional Information). For example if
General Settings.
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To add drop-down selections for the fields, click on the
The following window appears.
button on the upper right corner.
Click New to enable the text 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.
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4. Groups
Add the client to a group by highlighting the group from the list of available groups. Click Add.
To create a new group, click on the
window appears:
button on the Available Groups field. The following
1. Click New to activate text field.
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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 > Search Client or click on the
corner.
button in the upper left
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.
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Click Search and all the clients that meet the criteria will be displayed.
Deleting a Client
To delete a client, select File > Delete Client.
The following message appears:
Clicking Yes permanently removes a client’s data. Clicking No cancels the operation.
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Testing
Pre-Test recommendations
Before any exercise testing is done, the following is recommended by Polar/HealthFirst:
• 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.
• 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:
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
• Drink plenty of fluids over the 24-hour period preceding the test.
• Avoid food, tobacco, alcohol and caffeine for 3 hours prior to taking the test.
• Avoid exercise or strenuous physical activity the day of the test.
• 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 explaine d 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
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After any manual entry, press the enter on the keyboard to save data. These changes will now be
seen in the reports.
General Guidelines for the Client
General guidelines to be given to client before any testing:
• Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing.
• Drink plenty of fluids over the 24-hour period preceding the test.
• Avoid food, tobacco, alcohol and caffeine for 3 hours prior to taking the test.
• Avoid exercise or strenuous physical activity the day of the test.
• 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:
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1. If you want to change the client, go to Clients tab.
Click the name of the client.
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
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
Manually.
Testing With Autopilot. Alternatively
Testing
Test Protocols
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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
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, BioImpedance, OwnIndex, OwnZone, Crunch, Bicep Strength, Wall Sit, Sit & Reach
Adding, Editing or Deleting a Test Protocol.
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:
The following screen appears:
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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.
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For Body Composition Assessments, only one assessment can 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 ri sk
appraisals you want to include in the test protocol.
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Click Next after making your selections. In the following view you can customize the order of the
assessments in Autopilot.
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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 & Flexibility.
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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 > Biometrics. For more
information on a specific assessment, click the name of the assessment below.
PAR-Q
Medical History
Girth
Height/Weight
OwnZone
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Blood Pressure
Blood Chemistries
Body Composition
The following assessments can be found in Fitness Assessments > 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 information 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 > 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
max
One Mile Walk
OwnIndex
For general cardiovascular information, see the following sections:
About Cardiovascular Fitness
About the Polar WindLink
Major Symptoms or Signs of Heart Disease
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Heart Disease Risk Factors
Strength and Flexibility
The following assessments can be found in Fitness Assessments > 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 & 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.
To open a health risk appraisal questionnaire, heart disease for example, click on Heart Disease.
Then click on Start the Heart Disease Assessment.
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If you want to open the questionnaire for a health risk appraisal that is not 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 qu estionnaire
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 stress. 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 re quire no special
treatment. But, in some people, these emotions can gather momentum and have a negative
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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 questions for females.
The cancer risk assessment has been developed by the American Cancer Soci ety 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 assessm ent 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
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AutoPilot will automatically run with the test protocol that you select. To change the test protocol
settings or selection, see
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.
2. A new screen will appear. 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.
Test Protocols and Adding, Editing or Deleting a Test Protocol for
4. To close AutoPilot and return to the main screen, click on the
To view an existing record, use the arrows or the drop down menu shown below:
button.
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:
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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.
Select Edit Record to modify an existing record.
Select Delete Record to permanently remove the record.
To view an existing record, use the arrows or the drop-down menu shown below:
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
view. Then click the
button and select New Program.
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The following view appears:
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
The following view appears:
and select New Program.
Start by selecting the client's training computer from the drop-down list. This selection will
determine the program type. Depending on the training computer selection, click on the program
name below for further instructions:
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•
Polar Keeps U Fit program: F4, F6/F7, F11, F55
•
Polar Energy Pointer program: FT7, FT40
•
Polar STAR Training Program: FT60, FT80
•
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
program view. Then click on
and select New Program.
The following view appears:
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:
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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.
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.
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5. If you want to add a new exercise, click Add.
• Give the exercise a name and place it in a muscle group.
• Browse to find the picture that corresponds with the new exercise.
• Write the instructions for the new exercise.
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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 workout, a weekly calendar appears on the Strength Program main screen.
Select the days when this workout should be done.
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.
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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 progress
To view and follow your client's training progress, click on the Programs tab to open the program
view. Then click on
The following view appears:
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1. Click on the Training Progress tab to view the training progress main screen.
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.
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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.
Click on the Programs tab to open the program view. Then click on
Program.
The following view appears:
and select New
1. Click on the Other Programs tab brings to view the other programs main screen.
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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 > 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
Program.
and select New
The following view appears:
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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.
After the lifestyle
selection, the
following data will be
displayed in the
calorie analysis view
automatically:
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• RMR:
Resti
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meta
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rate
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numb
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calori
es
burne
d
daily
for
norm
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• Avg.
Exer
cise
cals/
Day:
This
value
is
auto
matic
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enter
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from
the
cardi
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progr
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The
cardi
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creat
es a
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weekl
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total
and
the
energ
y
balan
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functi
on
divide
s that
by 7
for
daily
calori
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expe
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• Total
Calor
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Burn/
Day
is a
sum
of the
lifesty
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RMR
and
avera
ge
exerc
ise
calori
es.
Once the calorie analysis is complete, the Targets view appears.
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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 e ach
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 > Graphical Summary. The Graphical
Summary report window appears:
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Check 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
button to exit the graphical summary preview and return to the main screen.
Click Print to print the report.
button to print the report, or the
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 > Summary Report. The Data Summary Report
window appears:
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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 t est 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 their cardiovascular program and training progress if they
are created and selected.
To build a personal profile report, select Reports > Personal Profile. The Personal Profile
Report window appears:
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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.
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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
TM
A BodyAge
report is generated if it is selected when printing or 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
clients tend to be less motivated to change their fitness levels and therefore exercise adhe rence
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.
. Because of this,
2MAX
How BodyAge Works
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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
2MAX
RC: Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space
Environ Med; 61:3-11, 1990. as reference 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 Settin g s >
Customize Report Cover Page.
The cover page opens. In this view you can change the formatting, wording, col ors and even add
your own images.
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To change the text, place the cursor on the part that you want to change or delete text. The tags
listed (i.e. <FullName>) 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 > 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 > Group Report. The Group Reports window appears:
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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 Builder for more information.
See
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 report.
4. Press Next. The following screen will appear allowing you to choose the assessments and
health risk appraisals to be included in the report.
.
5. Press Next to complete the report. The following screen appears:
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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 > Batch Report. The Batch Printing window appears:
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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
4. Click Next. The following screen appears.
Define Form Letters.
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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 on
Query Builder for more information.
See
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.
.
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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.
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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.
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. Click Start.
3. Go to Printers.
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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
• Re-calibrate (Defaults/Calibration) being sure to follow the instructions on the screen exactly.
• Use a person who has a known weight between 68 and 86 kg or 150 and 189 lbs.
• Make sure the person does not step on the scale before it is zeroed. Stepping on the scale
causes the platform calibration to fail.
• Make sure the person stands very still. Any movement from side to side will cause the
calibration to fail.
• 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 lbs.
• 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
• Re-calibrate as instructed on the screen. (Defaults/Calibration).
• Go into a 3-site Skinfold test.
• Zero the calipers.
• Place the 25.4mm calibration dowel in the jaws of the calipers lengthwise.
• Press the switch on the calipers.
• The reading on the screen should be within 24.5mm and 26.0mm. Repeat this three times and
note each reading.
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• If the readings are not within 24.5mm and 26.0mm, re-calibrate and repeat.
SIT & REACH (Range of Motion)
Range of motion (ROM) handle is not retracting
• If the ROM handle is not retracting, the internal mechanism needs to be repaired by
Polar/HealthFirst service personnel.
• Remove the ROM unit from the sit & reach station using a 5/32” Allen wrench provided with your
system.
• Remove the two upper screws mounting the unit to the station.
• Unplug the ROM cable from the system.
• Remove the ROM unit.
Range of motion is inconsistent
• Re-calibrate ROM. See
• Enter into a client test and perform another sit and reach test.
• 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.
• Return the handle slowly to the footplate and allow the TriFIT to take the reading.
• The measurement should be within 1 cm (0.4 inches) of 30cm (11.8 inches).
• If the measurement is not within 1 cm (0.4 inches) , re-calibrate and repeat.
Calibrating the Range of Motion for instructions.
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 representative 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
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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, a cts 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 househ old.
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 computers for which this
license grants (for example, single-user version licenses one conc urrent 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
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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
Agreement 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
CONSEQUENTIAL 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.
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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 > User Management > User Roles. The following window ppears:
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.
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User Profiles
In User Profiles you can create new users and select the role that will be given to the user.
1. Select Preferences > User Management > User Profiles from the menu. The following
window appears.
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 > Database Management. The following window appears informing you that
running database management requires closing the system:
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In order to backup, you need to close the BodyAge system. To run database management, click
Yes. The following window appears:
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 > Database Management. The following window appears:
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In order to restore the data, you need to close the BodyAge system. To run database
management, click Yes. The following window appears:
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.
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Click on 1-RM Bench Press link from the Strength & 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.
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 & 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.
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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.
• All measurements should be made on the right side of the body.
• 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.
• Wait one to two seconds before taking the measurement.
• The actual fold measurement will be displayed on the screen after each measurement.
• When all sites have been measured, a pie chart with percentage of the fat and lean body
mass will 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.
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Enter the values manually here or click on the 3-Site SkinFold link to view the 3-Site Skinfold online measurement screen.
Use the calipers to measure the skinfolds according to the guidelines and sites.
When the caliper is pinching the skin in the proper position, click the switch on the back of the
calipers and the 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.
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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, RS8 00,
RS800CX.
Select the start
date and the
number of
weeks that the
program will
last.
Enter the
following
information:
• The
numbe
r of
days
per
week
that
the
client
will be
exerci
sing
(the
recom
mende
d
numbe
r of
days
is
given
based
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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
• Rename
the
sessio
ns and
define
intensi
ty
zones
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