Operation Manual

Polar BodyAge System
The BodyAge score is calculated using 4 to 13 health and fitness assessments. Each
assessment has a "Healthy" or "Average" percentile ranking that has been determined and
validated by a research (example: VO
2MAX
values and normative rankings from Shvartz E, Reibold
RC: Aerobic fitness norms for males and females aged 6 to 75 years: a review. Aviat Space
Environ Med; 61:3-11, 1990. as 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 Settings >
Customize Report Cover Page.
The cover page opens. In this view you can change the formatting, wording, colors and even add
your own images.
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