Know Your True Body Age

The new addition to our family comes highly recommended from organizations such as The American College of Sports Medicine, The American Diabetes Association, The American Heart Association, and The Institute for Aerobic Research to name just a few. It has been FDA approved as a medical device. It is sleek, compact, aesthetically pleasing, and most importantly will help pave the road for you to achieve your ideal fitness level by providing you with the information needed to properly evaluate your health by deciphering your "real" body age. This number is found through a series of assessments where body mass, body fat, strength, flexibility, and cardiovascular levels are measured. After the assessments have been completed a report is printed giving you a complete fitness analysis, health risk assessment, as well as customized cardiovascular, strength, and nutrition plans. Do you ever say that you don't feel your age? Come in and see what your "real" body age is and begin your customized program to a younger you today.

Details from the Polar Body Age™ System Test

• Body Age Analysis - Body Age is calculated from the results of your assessments and how you compare with others of your same age and sex. Ideally, your Body Age should be at least the same as your Chronological Age. Your obtainable Body Age is what you can realistically reach with a well-rounded wellness program.

• Heart Disease Risk Assessment - Coronary heart disease is the most common form of heart disease and the leading cause of death in the United States. In this country, it is estimated that 550,000 people die each year from coronary heart disease, and that one American in four currently suffers from some type of heart or blood vessel disease. Many of these deaths could be avoided by simply understanding the risk factors associated with coronary heart disease and what steps you can take to reduce your risk.

• Cancer Risk Assessment - Cancer is the uncontrolled growth and spread of abnormal cells. If the cancer is not controlled, it will result in death. However, many cancers can be cured if detected and treated promptly, and many others can be prevented by lifestyle changes.

• Diabetes Risk Assessment - Diabetes can be defined as an insulin deficiency that interferes with your body's metabolism. The uncontrolled diabetic is unable to transport glucose (sugar) into fat and muscle cells, and as a result, there is an increased breakdown of fat and protein. Although diabetes is hereditary, several studies suggest that overweight and obese individuals have a greater chance of developing diabetes than do people at or near their ideal weight.

• Nutrition Analysis - 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 in the U.S. including coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes. Your current nutritional status is rated from Poor to Excellent on the nutrition habits scale.

• Cardiovascular Analysis - Cardiovascular fitness is the ability of the heart, lungs and circulatory system to supply oxygen and nutrients to working muscles efficiently. The results of the Field Tests assessment shows your maximum oxygen consumption.

• Strength Analysis - Muscular strength is very important to your overall health and fitness. Adequate levels of strength are necessary to perform your daily routines at home and work, without excessive fatigue or stress. Higher levels of muscular fitness also reduce the incidence of lower back pain and injury to the musculoskeletal system. Strong muscles also assist your cardiovascular system in sustaining physical activity.

• Sample Meal Planner - Eating a well balanced diet, in combination with exercise, is one of the most effective ways to improve your overall health. A healthful diet will decrease your risk for developing coronary heart disease, cancer, stroke and diabetes while at the same time increase your physical and mental energy levels. In addition, a healthy diet can significantly improve fitness performance levels.