Lifestyle assessment specialist: Final EXAM

1 Before the ASSESSMENT you should… 1. Give a clean, fully charged device and enough electrodes (recommendation 8 / 3 days) to the client. 2. Conduct a fitness test. 3. Provide clear instructions for making the measurement (Info letter). 4. Agree on the assessment schedule and when/how to return the device. 1

2 The Measurement is not recommended for persons who… 1. Have a serious / complex heart condition. 2. Have a high fever. 3. Have had a heart transplant. 4. Feel overloaded or stressed. 2

3 The Bodyguard device is not to be used … 1. Abroad 2. While swimming or taking a bath 3. When drunk 4. While walking under big powerlines 3

4 What to do If you encounter problems with the bodyguard? 1. Immediately send it back to Firstbeat in Jyväskylä, Finland. 2. Try troubleshooting http://www.firstbeat.com/support/bodyguard-support/faq 3. Contact Firstbeat support. support@firstbeat.com 4. Throw the Bodyguard into a hazardous waste bin and ask for a new one. 4

learning center is made for Lifestyle assessment specialists and contains... 1. Excellent directions for the lifestyle assessment process, together with the required support materials. 2. Webinar recordings 3. Names and results of the people who have taken part in assessments. 4. Updated instructions and manuals 5

6 regarding recovery, a balanced situation is usually indicated when … 1. The body resources graph returns to the starting level or beyond at the end of each measurement period (app. 24 hrs). 2. The person’s sleep time is over 10h each night. 3. Recovery is found during specific / appropriate time periods (e.g. breaks, relaxation moments, sleep). 4. Heart rate variability (RMSSD) is higher during sleep when compared to the daytime level. 6

7 Physical activity index tells about… 1. The amount of physical activity relative to health recommendations. 2. Positive effects of strength training. 3. The person’s maximal oxygen uptake. 4. Possible overtraining state. 7

8 You should consider further tests if… 1. The specialist report has a notification about possible ectopic heartbeats. 2. The heart rate level is clearly elevated throughout the measurement period (minHR >65 bpm, average HR >100). 3. The amount and quality of recovery are exceptionally low without an obvious explanation. 4. The person is not interested in the assessment. 8

9 A specialist can Do this free of charge … 1. His/her own assessments via the Learning – My profile feature. 2. Assessments to family members or ”good guys” to promote the method. 3. Summary / group reports about group results. 4. Training effect or physical workload reports for already conducted lifestyle assessments. 9

10 In a feedback discussion it’s good to focus on… 1. Comparing your results to your colleague’s results. 2. Understanding the current life situation and factors that affect well-being. 3. Marking down as many goals as possible. 4. Making a personal plan and setting goals that support personal well-being. 10

Firstbeat congratulates all new Lifestyle Assessment Specialists!!!