Additional Information
To help you learn more about your test results, we have included some website links below.
Fit3d Body Scan
How to view the Fit3d Posture Report + Tips:
https://healthandfitnesstesting.nz/resources/fit3d-posture-report-analysis/
Peter Halstead, our director, is a Masters Qualified Physiotherapist and Exercise Scientist. He has a full gym on-site and offers 1:1 consultations from his Physiotherapy Practice on Featherston St, Wellington CBD. If you are wanting additional muscle balance and posture screening, 1:1 assessment, and 1:1 exercise-based sessions to improve your posture and prevent pain, please email him peter@healthandfitnesstesting.nz. Due to his mobile health testing schedule, bookings are limited at certain times of the year.
How to use the Additional Measurements Section:
https://healthandfitnesstesting.nz/resources/fit3d-additional-measurement-section/
How to use the Fit3d Dashboard:
https://healthandfitnesstesting.nz/resources/how-to-use-your-fit3d-dashboard/
How to interpret a Fit3d Comparison Report:
https://healthandfitnesstesting.nz/resources/how-to-interpret-your-fit3d-comparison-report/
How to use the Additional Measurements Section:
https://healthandfitnesstesting.nz/resources/fit3d-additional-measurement-section/
You can view your Fit3d Body Scan results whenever you like by visiting www.fit3d.com and clicking login.
Your Heart Age
If you would like to work out your Heart Age and compare it to your actual age, check out this link:
http://healthandfitnesstesting.nz/resources/heart-age-and-fitness-age/
Your Fitness Age
If you would like to work out your Fitness Age and compare it to your actual age, check out this link:
http://healthandfitnesstesting.nz/resources/heart-age-and-fitness-age-2/
HbA1c and Diabetes:
NZ Health Navigator: What is diabetes?
https://www.healthnavigator.org.nz/videos/d/diabetes-videos/diabetes-explained/
NZ Heart Foundation information and video on managing Diabetes:
https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/wellbeing/managing-risk/managing-diabetes/
Diabetes NZ information video about diabetes:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z-NxzMYRqaM&feature=youtu.be
Diabetes NZ information on HbA1c, Lab Tests and Diabetes:
http://www.diabetes.org.nz/living_well_with_diabetes/living_with_type_1_diabetes/lab_tests
Cholesterol:
NZ Heart Foundation information and video on managing High Cholesterol:
https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/wellbeing/managing-risk/managing-high-cholesterol/
More detailed tips to decrease “Bad” LDL and increase “Good” HDL Cholesterol
Best Practice Advocacy Centre New Zealand (bpacnz) information brochure on Cholesterol:
http://www.bpac.org.nz/Supplement/2012/December/docs/bpac_2012_lipids_patient_info_A4.pdf
An article that includes some tips to lower cholesterol:
https://www.healthline.com/nutrition/high-cholesterol-foods#lowering-cholesterol
https://medlineplus.gov/ldlthebadcholesterol.html
How to boost your “Good” HDL Cholesterol
A quick video that explains the science behind how “Good” HDL can help improve your health
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hsHRnKWmmhQ
High Blood Pressure:
NZ Heart Foundation information and video on managing High Blood Pressure:
https://www.heartfoundation.org.nz/wellbeing/managing-risk/managing-high-blood-pressure
Southern Cross information on high blood pressure:
https://www.southerncross.co.nz/group/medical-library/high-blood-pressure-hypertension
Blood Pressure UK information on how to improve blood pressure:
https://www.southerncross.co.nz/group/medical-library/high-blood-pressure-hypertension
Healthy Eating and Exercise:
If you are confused about what you should be eating to meet your health goals we would recommend a consultation with a dietitian. Food Savvy https://www.foodsavvy.co.nz/ are a group of Wellington-based dietitians we have had some positive experiences with.
Are you meeting the NZ Ministry of Health's Guidelines for Exercise?
https://healthandfitnesstesting.nz/resources/are-you-meeting-the-nz-mohs-exercise-guidelines/
HealthEd, Healthy Eating and Active Living Tips NZ:
Diabetes NZ information video about the fat and sugar content of common NZ foods:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keWUzYnYy2w&feature=youtu.be
Quantity and Quality of Exercise recommended for developing and maintaining fitness
If our testing has inspired you to make a positive change but you don’t know where to start, OR if you would like to discuss your results further, please contact our director peter@healthandfitnesstesting.nz