Polar BodyAge System
• 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
®
for V0
2MAX
• Polar OwnZone
®
• 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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