Corporate health program

Health assessment guidelines

Weight

This is your current body weight

BMI

Body Mass Index is used to estimate your total amount of fat. This index is designed for men and women over the age of 18. It is calculated by dividing your weight in kilograms by your height in metres squared. Once you have measured your BMI you can determine your healthy weight range. If your BMI is:

Result	Physique rating
Under 18	You are very underweight and possibly malnourished
Under 20	You are underweight and could afford to gain some weight
20 to 25	You are in a healthy weight range
26 to 30	You are overweight
Over 30	You are obese

Some exceptions to the rule: BMI calculations will overestimate the amount of body fat for body builders, some high performance athletes and pregnant women.

Healthy Blood Pressure

(Systolic/Diastolic eg 120/75)
Systolic 100 - 140
Diastolic 60 - 90

If either of your measurements be outside the healthy ranges given above, you should speak with your GP. Some specific exercises may also be contraindicated for those with high blood pressure. Please speak to an instructor for more information.

Girth measurements

These measurements were taken so they can be compared with your future results so that you can see in numbers how your body is changing.

Waist to Hip Ratio

Your body shape is an indicator of potential risks to your health. People with more weight around their waist are at a greater risk of heart disease and diabetes than those with more around their hips. A health Waist to Hip Ratio (waist cm/hip cm) is:

Male	Females	Rating/Risk
<0.85	<0.75	Low/Good
0.86-0.89	0.76-0.79	Below average/Good result
0.90-0.94	0.80-0.84	Average
0.95-0.99	0.85-0.89	Higher than average/Increased risk
<0.99	>0.90	High risk of illness/disease

Beep test

This score will be compared with your score in your future Beep Tests. The higher the number the better your cardiovascular fitness. Your goal for the next test is to go further than your original test.

Recommended exercises for improving your cardiovascular fitness include walking, bike riding, group exercise classes. Please speak to an instructor for more information specific to your individual needs.

Squat test

This score is a measurement of your leg strength and will be compared with your future test results. Your goal for future tests is to increase the number of squats you can complete in one minute.

Recommended exercises for building leg strength include walking BodyPump, weight training and circuit classes. Please speak to an instructor for more information specific to your individual needs.

Push up test

This score is a measurement of your upper body strength and will be compared with your future test results. Your goal for future tests is to increase the number of push ups you can complete in one minute,

Recommended exercises for building upper body strength include rowing machine, BodyPump, weight training and circuit classes. Please speak to and instructor for more information specific to your individual needs.

Plank hold test

This score is a measurement of your core strength and will be compared with your future test results. Your goal in future tests is to increase the amount of time you can hold the plank position.

Recommended exercises for building core strength include pilates, yoga, abdominal exercises and full body cardio. Please speak to an instructor for more information specific to your individual needs.

Blood glucose test

The healthy range for the blood glucose test is 3.6 - 7.7 mmol/L.

If your results are outside of this range please talk to your GP or contact Student Services.

Cholesterol test

The healthy cholesterol ranges are as follows:

Total: 3.9 - 5.5 mmol/L

If your results are outside of this range please talk to your GP. Please note that if you have/or have a family history of heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure, or are overweight, a smoker or of Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander ethnicity, the suggested targets may differ. Please speak to your GP.