ESSENTIAL SOFTWARE AND EQUIPMENT FOR FITNESS FACILITIES TO ACHIEVE

OPTIMAL HEALTH BENEFITS

By Julie Kelly

GOAL: To provide fitness facilities with optimal software

and equipment necessary to ensure that members’ nutritional needs and fitness goals can be met easily.

The purchases will encourage members to be conscious of their nutrition and how it affects their performance by providing them with plenty of ‘easy-to-use’ options.

To make analysis of fitness and nutrition EASY AND FUN.

THESE PRODUCTS CAN:

Increase the number of individuals concerned with eating habits

Provide clients with detailed health analysis Decrease the chance of developing health related

diseases, obesity and diabetes By increasing awareness of health and nutrition, we can

lower prevalence of obesity, decrease the risk of coronary heart disease, lower blood pressure, and create a healthier nation!

Accurately prescribe exercise and nutritional goals and recommendations

BODY FAT ANALYZER Description: Omron Health Care HBF-510W Full Body

Composition Monitor Purpose: Measures body fat, BMI (Body Mass Index),

visceral fat, skeletal muscle, and body weight Value: Provides clients and users with a simple way to determine

baseline nutritional and health status BMI is a much better indicator of health than weight Learn which areas to target, areas of concern and how

to adapt workout and eating habits Cost: $79.99 Where to find:

http://www.quickmedical.com/omron/bodyfat/hbf-510w-full-body-composition-monitor.html

CHOLESTEROL SCREENING

Description: Polymer Technology Systems CardioChek PA Cholesterol Testing Analyzer with Link Data Transfer Software and Cable

Purpose: Test blood lipid levels Value: Using this analyzer along with the software can allow an easy analysis

of blood lipid levels Can determine prevalence of diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol

and the levels of high density lipoproteins and low density lipoproteins Allows specialists to make more specific dietary recommendations Cost: $599.99 Where to find: http://www.medsupplier.com/polymer-technology-

systems-cardiochek-pa-cholesterol-testing-analyzer.aspx

BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING Description: Omron BP785 - Automatic Blood Pressure

Monitor (10 Series) Purpose: To test blood pressure (systolic and diastolic beats) of

clients Value: To inform clients of high or low blood pressure levels Increase awareness of the likelihood of heart disease Encourage clients to become motivated to modify diets and

increase exercise accordingly Cost: $65.99 Where to find: http://www.heartratemonitorsusa.com/omron-

bp785.html

HEART RATE MONITOR WATCH AND STRAP Description: Polar FT4 Fitness Heart Rate Monitor Purpose: Displays average and maximum beats per minute,

% of max HR, manual target zone, calorie counter, records files for upload to computer

Value: Clients can monitor heart rate and proper training zones

based on their level of fitness Use of monitor will further motivate clients to purchase their

own and focus on exercise needs based on resting and target heart rates

Cost: $62.50 (for one monitor and strap) – purchases should range from 5-10 monitors for use in the facility- clients have the option of ‘renting’ one for up to one week at a time to find their optimal training zone

Where to find: http://www.pedometersusa.com/

NUTRITION MAKER SOFTWARE

Description: Up to date software system that simplifies and technologizes nutrition

Purpose: System for health and nutrition specialists that provides a basis for nutrient tracking, goal accomplishment, client databases, tracking and storage, meal and diet consultation, nutritional advice

and more Value:

Keeps a personal account of every client Ability to motivate and educate clients Goals are easy to see and accomplish

Recommended fat, carb, protein, calorie, BMR, activity levels all included

All recordings from previous equipment can be incorporated into a single database!

Cost: $149.00 Where to find: http://www.bioexsystems.com/nutrition-maker.aspx

TOTAL EXPENDITURES1. Omron Health Care HBF-510W Full Body Composition Monitor =

$79.00

2. Polymer Technology Systems CardioChek PA Cholesterol Testing Analyzer with Link Data Transfer Software and Cable = $599.99

3. Omron BP785 - Automatic Blood Pressure Monitor (10 Series)= $65.99

4. Polar FT4 Fitness Heart Rate Monitor = $62.50 (x desired amount)

example: $62.50 * 5= $312.50

5. Nutrition Maker Software = $149.00

Total = $1206.48

DOES IT ALL ADD UP?

Motivating others to make healthy lifestyle changes is not easy

Fitness and nutritional software and equipment is expensive

Is it going to be worth it?

YES.These products are: Easy to use Ideal for determining health needs Technologically advanced Encouraging for clients to initiate

lifestyle changes to avoid disease and health implications

YOU MAKE THE CALL.

Do you want to change the face of your fitness facility to make a

healthy lifestyle EASIER, CONVENIENT, APPEALING,

EDUCATIONAL AND WORTHWHILE?