Description
Available in Trivandrum only.
The Fitness Package from Medicas offers a comprehensive evaluation of key health parameters to help you understand your fitness levels better. This package is perfect for individuals aiming to enhance their overall wellness and fitness routines, providing essential insights into various aspects of health.
Tests Include:
The Fitness Package includes the following assessments:
- Body Response to Stress
- Fertility
- Glucose Metabolism
- Muscle Strength and Mass
- Fat Distribution
- Facial and Body Hair
- Red Blood Cell Production
Test Time:
The time required for these tests can vary, but most of them can be completed within a few minutes of each other.
Test Normal Range:
Normal ranges can vary for each of these tests, and your healthcare provider will interpret the results and inform you if your levels fall within the normal range.
What is the Test:
This Fitness Package includes a variety of tests to assess different aspects of health and fitness like the ones mentioned above :
- Body Response to Stress: Evaluate how your body reacts to stress.
- Fertility: Assesses reproductive health.
- Glucose Metabolism: Measures how effectively your body processes glucose.
- Muscle Strength and Mass: Analyzes muscle development and strength.
- Fat Distribution: Examines how fat is distributed throughout the body.
- Facial and Body Hair: Evaluates hair growth patterns.
- Red Blood Cell Production: Measures the efficiency of red blood cell generation.
Test Procedure:
- Body Response to Stress: Blood test for cortisol levels and heart rate variability analysis.
- Fertility: Blood tests for hormone levels, including testosterone, estrogen, progesterone, and FSH.
- Glucose Metabolism: Fasting blood glucose test and, if needed, an HbA1c test.
- Muscle Strength and Mass: Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) or DEXA scan, and grip strength test.
- Fat Distribution: Body composition analysis via DEXA scan and waist-to-hip ratio assessment.
- Facial and Body Hair: Visual assessment and blood tests for testosterone and DHT levels.
- Red Blood Cell Production: Complete blood count (CBC) test for red blood cell count, haemoglobin, and hematocrit.
When to Take the Test:
The ideal time to take the Fitness Package tests is in the morning, as it provides more accurate readings for cortisol, fertility hormones, and red blood cell production. Additionally, 8-12 hours of fasting is required for glucose metabolism and fat distribution tests, while other assessments can be done anytime, making morning the optimal time for comprehensive and consistent results.
Who Should Take This Test:
The Fitness Package is ideal for individuals looking to gain a deeper understanding of their overall health and fitness levels. It’s especially recommended for those aiming to optimize their wellness routines, manage stress, track metabolic health, and assess muscle and fat distribution. This package is also beneficial for people interested in reproductive health insights and anyone seeking to monitor red blood cell production as part of a holistic health evaluation.
Precautions for Exceptional Cases:
If either of the individuals is pregnant or has specific medical conditions, consult with a healthcare provider before taking these tests, as they may have unique considerations or requirements.
