FitnessWatch is a comprehensive fitness assessment and monitoring system designed for school-going children and youth. It stands out globally as a unique system evaluating health-related fitness through a single-index approach using a statistical model. The system produces personalized computerized sheets detailing fitness status, identified problem areas, and fitness prescriptions based on an individual's condition. This motivates individuals to maintain a healthy fitness level consistently. Additionally, FitnessWatch generates comparative analysis sheets, comparing fitness status at two different time periods after adhering to the prescribed schedule.
The total fitness score reflects an individual's overall fitness status, calculated using a statistical model that assigns varying weights to different health-related parameters. Reports on potential consequences associated with different fitness levels on each parameter emphasize the importance of improving one's fitness across various dimensions.
The overarching goal of FitnessWatch is to encourage everyone to reach and maintain a healthy fitness zone for all parameters, maximizing overall bodily productivity.
A key advantage of FitnessWatch lies in its straightforward administration and flexible fitness prescription schedule for diverse age groups. The modular fashion of fitness prescriptions allows individuals to supplement exercises or adjust intensity according to comfort and guidelines provided in the manual. This flexibility promotes the enjoyment of regular physical activity, transforming it into a lifelong pursuit.
A key advantage of FitnessWatch lies in its straightforward administration and flexible fitness prescription schedule for diverse age groups. The modular fashion of fitness prescriptions allows individuals to supplement exercises or adjust intensity according to comfort and guidelines provided in the manual. This flexibility promotes the enjoyment of regular physical activity, transforming it into a lifelong pursuit.
The fitness status of a population mirrors its productivity, applicable not only to nations but also to schools. FitnessWatch, by providing the Total Fitness Score of a school, offers an overview of the overall fitness status of its students. Implementing FitnessWatch in schools provides a long-term perspective, raising awareness of exercise programs among students. Schools can utilize consolidated fitness reports in their documents to communicate the fitness status of students resulting from the fitness program.
Many countries lack national fitness standards for children and youth, or existing standards are limited to skill-related fitness for athletes. FitnessWatch addresses this gap by focusing on health-related fitness parameters, such as cardio-respiratory endurance, muscular strength, muscular endurance, flexibility, and fat percentage. It encompasses dimensions essential for improving the fitness status of individuals, promoting a healthy and productive lifestyle.
While arguments may arise regarding the use of health standards across countries, FitnessWatch recognizes the race-specific nature of fat percentage and flexibility. Therefore, it advocates for each country developing its own standards for various health-related parameters across age and sex categories. The techniques employed in FitnessWatch can be adapted to establish such standards globally.