Set Up Your At-Work Health Creation Lab!

Set Up Your At-Work Health Creation Lab

V-Metrics Health Creation Labs are a combination of tools, technologies, learning and support systems that empower individuals to take ownership of the habits that directly influence their function, vitality, and well-being, in ways that promote health, happiness and resiliency. Participating companies can establish a “pop up” Health Creation Lab onsite, in as little as 120 sq. ft. of office space.

Equipped with the assessment technology that fits your company's goals and respective budget, you will have the convenient, practical, day-to-day tools your employees need to capture the personal data that is most relevant to their vitality, function, and well-being! To learn more about this option, email us at [email protected] and request the full details.

An onsite Health Creation Lab enables your workforce to readily:

Assess Vitality

Conduct comprehensive Vitality Assessments with ease and efficiency, guided by virtual in-app tutorials, at no additional cost.

Measure Key Biometrics

Measure biometrics such as heart rate, HRV, blood pressures, and more, as often as you desire, at no additional cost.

Engage StateChecks

Engage StateChecks to reboot and revitalize, assess the state of your nervous system, and promote recovery and resiliency.

Meditate & Breathe

Explore "mini vacations" like meditation and restorative breathwork in brief, uniquely efficient fashion.

Build Strength

Fit functional strength building sessions into breaks, achieving improved strength and vitality in as little as 3–5 minutes!

Exercise Efficiently

Fit a high intensity exercise PVIT (progressive variability interval training) session into breaks in as little as 5 minutes.

Improve Fitness

Fit a 15–30 minute lower intensity ASMT (activity specific metabolic training) session in over lunch or before/after work.

Promote Balance

Relax on a heated massage table while self-administering select massage equipment, balancing key muscle and reflex zones.

Setting Up Your At-Work Health Creation Lab

Each of our Certified V-Metrics Assessment Centers are equipped with specialized assessment technology and equipment. The below tools represent the tools you will require to establish an effective At-Work Health Creation Lab where employees can conduct comprehensive Vitality Assessments (at no added cost). Keep in mind that there may not be a more worthwhile investment you can make in the health and well-being of your employees!

We list each piece of equipment under the heading representing the data it provides. Prices listed are in Canadian Dollars and are best estimates at the time of this writing.

V-METRICS TESTED & RECOMMENDED

Weight

Digital Weight Scale (accurate to 0.1 kg)

Purchase Here (~$50)

Waist & Hip Circumference

Body Tape Measure

Purchase Here (~$10)

Blood Pressures

*Omron BP7455 Blood Pressure Monitor – Automated, Standardized, Consecutive Readings
Also available at Costco.

Purchase Here (~$110)

Heart Rate, Heart Rate Variability & Heart Rate Recovery (Used with StateCheck app)

**Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor – Gold Standard in Accuracy
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Purchase Here (~$140)

VO2 Max (Used with StateCheck app)

Multi-Purpose Plyometric Box – 16"x14"x12"

Purchase Here (~$160)

Grip Strength

***Digital Hand Dynamometer

Purchase Here (~$40)

Facilitates Heart Rate Recovery assessment & excellent for engaging Progressive Variability Interval Training (PVIT)

Stationary Exercise Bike
Top Recommendation: Schwinn® Airdyne® AD7 Bike (used at our V-Metrics Certified Assessment Centers)

The Schwinn® Airdyne® AD7 Bike is a top pick due to its air resistance technology, ability to work our largest muscle groups, and joint-friendly design for all ages. Other options include: treadmill, rower, elliptical, assault bike, Xterra Air650 Airbike or similar, or any equipment with appropriate resistance.

Purchase Here (~$1400)

Optional to facilitate Functional Strength assessment & training

Knee/Elbow Pads
(e.g. For Push Ups from Knees and Planks from Elbows)

Another option is this multipurpose kneeling pad.

Purchase Here (~$22)

Optional to facilitate Functional Strength assessment

Rep Counter
(e.g. For Squat Reps)

Purchase Here (~$16)