Operation Manual

Polar BodyAge System
Browse to the folder you want the data to be exported to. Give the file a name.
Choose whether you want to export the test results of All Clients, or of a specific group of
population by Using Query. If you choose to use the query, select an existing query from the
drop-down box, or click
to create a query. For instructions on creating the query, see Query
Builder.
Click Next. The number of assessments exported will be given. Click OK to close the form.
Importance of Body Composition
Body composition refers to the lean body weight plus the fat weight, which together make up the
total body weight. The measurement of body composition is important, as obesity is a known
health hazard.
Obesity is related to a higher incidence of numerous diseases, including coronary heart disease,
diabetes, cirrhosis of the liver, hernia, and intestinal obstruction. Obesity is also of considerable
concern from an aesthetic standpoint and may be one of the primary reasons an individual
decides to begin an exercise program. Therefore, it is important to be able to identify an
individual's initial body composition before exercising and also to quantify any change that may
occur with exercising and/or diet. A desirable weight should be determined for the individual, but
reducing weight alone should not be the only goal.
Extremely low body fat can have a negative effect on the body also, which can impair health
status or alter normal physiological functions. The body requires an essential percentage of body
fat to function properly. The lower limit of essential body fat for males is approximately 3% and for
females it is approximately 12%. Encroachment into this essential body fat reserve may impair
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