Whether you a seasoned athlete or a novice, nowadays there are a variety of ways to keep track of your activity and your health stats on a daily basis, via wearable technologies. So why should you try the AspriaPro Health programme at Aspria Royal La Rasante? We tested it with Marie, coach and nutrition specialist – here is what we found out.
What is Aspria Pro Health ?
From the outset, Marie puts us at ease. "This 360°, personalised consultation is neither an examination nor a medical check-up. It's just a precise and detailed indicator of your current physical state," she explains. For optimal effects on overall fitness, an AspriaPro Health consultation is recommended on a regular basis - as a training progress tracker and as a way to proactively keep a check on important health parameters.
However it’s especially useful at the end of winter – because that’s a great time to either resume a specific type of training or to adjust the workout routine in preparation for the warm season.
Lifestyle questionnaire
The appointment starts with a series of questions (all answers are of course confidential!), based on which Marie is able to determine our general profile. In our conversation, we explore a full range of topics from sleep patterns, diet and digestive problems, to fitness activity and training recovery. Once we complete this lifestyle overview, we are ready to delve into the details.
In-depth check-up
The next step in the consultation is a physiological assessment. While not a substitute for a medical check-up, this assessment is a comprehensive snapshot of our health stats. Marie goes far beyond measuring our BMI. She analyses body fat, glycaemic index and cholesterol levels. There is also a measurement of VO2max, the body's oxygenation capacity during physical activity, and of our antioxidant levels, which we are told is the most effective anti-aging support our body has.
Throughout the analysis, Marie explains the results and provides fitness, nutrition and lifestyle recommendations and key take-aways. The areas we should focus our training on, hydration levels and stress management are all included. It's a real motivation booster. When Marie invites us to do so, it's hard not to rethink some or all of our meals. Right now, we're dreaming of the squash and carrot soup she recommends to boost our antioxidant levels and warm us up after a jog in the forest.
The session also includes a Cardioscan which looks at the body's resistance to stress and the balance of our two nervous systems. We finish with an analysis of body posture, mobility and the fitness level of the abdominal belt.
At the end of the appointment, the combination of our results make up our « biological age ».
This stat is an easy way to summarise and visualise our fitness levels in one number. Marie explains : « If the number is lower than your actual age, you will know that your lifestyle choices and your sporting activities have paid off. It’s not only a validation, it also helps motivate you to continue your efforts. »
When numbers exceed the actual age, the AspriaPro Health programme continues with support from the wellbeing advisors in the Club, including a complete and personalised training programme, but also advice on diet planning and mental health.
The verdict? As we know, true wellbeing requires a 360 approach, so AspriaPro Health is an easy way to find what’s right for you, and make sense of your health stats better than any wearable fitness tracker because it involves the expertise of professionals.
AspriaPro Health is a service available upon reservation, only to Aspria members. For a closer look at the biological age parameter, and how it can be used to proactively support your health, read more here.