Equipment: Digital Weight Scale (accurate to 0.1 kg)
Biometrics it Measures: Weight (accurate to 0.1 kg), used to assess your shape and body composition
Equipment: Body Tape Measure
Biometrics it Measures: Waist and hip circumference, used to assess your shape
Know that you can simply use a cloth tape measure if you have one already.
Equipment: Omron BP7455 Blood Pressure Monitor – Automated, Standardized, Consecutive Readings
Biometrics it Measures: Blood pressures, used to assess your autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular system performance
Equipment: Polar H10 Heart Rate Sensor – Gold Standard in Accuracy
Biometrics it Measures: Heart rate (HR), heart rate variability (HRV), heart rate recovery (HRR), and VO2 max score (when used with StateCheck app), used to assess your autonomic nervous system and cardiovascular system performance. The Polar H10 HR monitor is the only wearable the StateCheck app is compatible with at this time.
Note: If you purchase on Amazon, ensure it is from a reputable seller. Note that there are 2 sizes of chest straps: XS-S and M-XXL. If the size is not listed in the product name, it will be under Technical Details when you scroll down the page.
Equipment: Digital Hand Dynamometer
Biometrics it Measures: Grip strength, used to assess your functional strength
Equipment: Plyo/Step Box
Biometrics it Measures: Optional to facilitate VO2 Max Score assessment & training, used to assess your cardiovascular performance
Know that you can use a flight of stairs or another platform, as long as you can step safely (e.g. railing nearby) and the step height is adequate based on your height.
Step Heights:
- 12" Step (Height <= 5'2")
- 14" Step (Height <= 5'6")
- 16" Step (Height <= 6'2")
- 18" Step (Height > 6'2")
Equipment: Knee/Elbow Pads
Biometrics it Measures: Optional to facilitate functional strength assessment & training (e.g. For push ups from knees and planks from elbows)
A readily accessible at-home option is a pillow, yoga mat or folded towel/blanket!
Equipment: Rep counter
Biometrics it Measures: Optional to facilitate functional strength assessment & training (e.g. for squat reps)
Note: There are free counter apps worth exploring, yet sometimes a phone is more difficult to hold during exercise.
Equipment: RJL Systems Quantum-VII Body Composition Analyzer
Biometrics it Measures: Used to assess your shape and body composition, including cellular integrity, phase angle, muscle mass, fat mass, total body water, intracellular water, extracellular water, etc.
Note: For those who want access to the research-grade bioimpedance analysis (BIA) equipment which we use at our Certified V-Metrics Assessment Centers, you may contact [email protected] to purchase or purchase direct using the button below (use code VM10 for 10% off).
RJL equipment enables the most accurate assessment of body composition at home that is available today and is used by leading research facilities around the world. To learn more about the key distinctions in this area, refer to our Body Composition & Cellular Integrity Index Orientation.
Top Equipment Recommendation: Schwinn® Airdyne® AD7 Bike (used at our V-Metrics Certified Assessment Centers)
Biometrics it Measures: Optional to facilitate heart rate recovery assessment, used to assess your cardiovascular performance, and excellent for engaging Progressive Variability Interval Training (PVIT)
Note: 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: a stationary exercise bike, treadmill, rower, elliptical, assault bike, Xterra Air650 Airbike or similar, or any equipment with appropriate resistance.
At-Home Vitality Assessment Checklist
We highly recommend that you establish an At-Home Vitality Assessment Lab, equipping it with the Essential Tools that fit your goals and respective budget. An At-Home Assessment Lab compliments any At-Center and At-Work options you have available to you. This ensures you have the convenient, practical, day-to-day tools you need to capture the personal data that is most relevant to your vitality, function, and well-being!
See a Home Assessment Lab In-Action!
Setting Up Your At-Home Vitality Assessment Lab
The below tools represent the tools you will require to establish an effective At-Home Vitality Assessment Lab. While not as robust as the At-Center and At-Work Assessments, due to the absence of both the state-of-the-art body composition analyzer equipment and expert in-person guidance, your At-Home Assessments will prove remarkably valuable in collecting many of the essential personal health metrics required to analyze, track and report on key trends. When deciding which to purchase, keep in mind that there may not be a more worthwhile investment you can make in your health and well-being!
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.
THE ESSENTIALS
V-Metrics Tested & Recommended
GREAT ADDITIONS...If Your Budget Permits
Each of our Certified V-Metrics Assessment Centers are equipped with specialized assessment technology and equipment. If you are within travel distance of a V-Metrics Center, then simply book an assessment from the Home page of your app, and we look forward to seeing you!
If you are unable to access an Assessment Center, then you may choose to invest in the following if your budget permits. Again, we encourage you to get with family, friends, and co-workers to discuss the benefits of purchasing the equipment together and sharing it!
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.
Being Better, Together
Where our At-Center or At-Work Assessment options are not available to you, and you cannot see your way clear to purchase the fully optimized set of equipment, we encourage you to get with family, friends, and co-workers to discuss the benefits of purchasing the equipment together and sharing it, at an agreed upon location. The space requirements are minimal, and an average sized home office or guest bedroom will typically suffice.