FitQuest brings
full bio-mechanical lab technology
to the gym or corporate wellness centre
Using tests developed and recognised by sports scientists, with a comparative database of over 42,000 individuals, FitQuest provides the first self-administered, scientifically robust fitness measurement.
So, you can think of FitQuest as being a mini sports science lab. It doesn’t do everything you would see in a normal lab, but it does share many features and technologies. FitQuest was designed to allow ordinary gym users to quickly assess their general fitness, irrespective of what physical activity they prefer.
FitQuest guides users through a step by step series of physical activities that are designed to measure some of their "core skills". These measurements are therefore "non-sports specific". That means that whether they are a ballet dancer or a rugby player, they share the same core skills. FiQuest does not measure how good an individual is at a specific sport, but it does indicate how physically fit they are.
The anatomy of FitQuest
FitQuest incorporates an advanced measurement force platform with a user-friendly touch screen interface, and a custom computer which runs MIE’s unique algorithms. This is housed in a strong steel chassis encased in an easy clean and hard wearing case to minimise maintenance.
Wipe clean surface
FitQuest's cladding is hand constructed in a polymer surface material that is low maintenance, resilient to marks and naturally hygienic.
Network connectivity
FitQuest incorporates both wired (LAN), wireless (Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n) and up to 4G mobile data network connectivity.
Biometric Foot plates
Madew from the same biocompatible stainless steel as the handles, the foot plates form part of the octopolar electrodes for segmental BIA.
Full 1080p touchscreen
FitQuest features an intuitive 21.5 inch high resolution touch screen user interface and high quality audio feedback.
Steel biometric handles
Made from high grade stainless steel, FitQuest’s biometric handles measure heart rate recovery after a user has completed the Step task.
Biometric jump platform
FitQuest incorporates a medical specification biometric jump platform that is incredibly accurate at measuring force, weight and tilt.
Technicalhighlights
- The base component of FitQuest is one of the most accurate jump platforms available. Accurate to +/-0.1%.
- The platform measures at 1000Hz, is accurate to 500g and is self calibrating.
- The results of the fitness test are based on a research database built by MIE of 42,000+ users, established over 6 years and continuing to grow.
FitQuest’s combination of ease of use, sophisticated measurement and easy to understand output won it the prestigious reddot design award in 2015.
FitQuest specifications
Specifications correct as of 28th March 2018
Physical dimensions and operating limits | |
|---|---|
| Height | 1800mm |
| Width | 1005mm |
| Depth | 1410mm |
| Weight | 163kg |
| Operational floor space | 1005mm (width) x 1920mm (depth, inc. space at front for press ups) |
| Operational height | 2500mm (to allow for jump head clearance) |
| Maximum user weight | 145kg (22 stone 11lbs) |
| User age range | 18-65 years |
Power input and connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Voltage | 100-240V |
| Frequency | 50/60Hz |
| Power consumption | 500W |
| Fuse rating | 5A @ 230V / 10A @ 110V |
| Network | LAN/WiFi (3G/4G option) |
User interface | |
|---|---|
| Screen type | Active matrix TFT backlit LCD touch screen |
| Screen size | 21.5 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1920px by 1080px native |
| Viewing angle | 170° horizontal, 160° vertical |
Structural and surface materials | |
|---|---|
| Internal chassis | Welded steel |
| Facing surfaces | Polymer mineral with the main component aluminium hydroxide mixed with acrylic resin and natural pigments enabling a highly durable, easy clean and maintainable surface |
| Side panels | 5000 grade aluminium alloy |
Fitness measurements | |
|---|---|
| Measurement methods | High impact jump platform. Multi-functional hand electrodes with dynamic filters |
| Measured items | Centre of pressure (COP), length of path of COP movement, dynamic forces and force changes, fatigue rates, work/time done, Passive ECG |
| Outputs | Balance Upper body strength, Upper body endurance, Lower body strength, Lower body endurance, Speed ability, Explosive muscle power, Heart rate recovery, Fitness Quotient index (FQ) |
BIA measurement specifications | |
|---|---|
| Measuring method | Octopolar (8-point) tactile electrode system |
| Measuring principle | Lock-in signal conversion technology |
| Measuring range | Multi-frequency 5 kHz to 500 kHz BIS |
| Measuring precision | Impedance: +/- 0.5 ohm Phase angle: +/- 0.2 degrees |
| Measuring current | 250uA (Sinusoidal waveform) |
| Measurement parameters | Impedance, phase angle, resistance, reactance |
| Measured segments | Left arm, right arm, trunk, left leg, right leg, whole body |
| Measurement duration | less than 10 seconds (all segments total time) |
BIA calculated results - whole body | |
|---|---|
| Intracellular Water (ICW) | litre |
| Extracellular Water (ECW) | litre |
| Total Body Water (TBW) | litre |
| Fat Free Mass (FFM) | kg |
| Fat Mass (FM) | kg |
| Skeletal Muscle Mass (SMM) | kg |
| Visceral Fat Area (VFA) | cm2 |
| Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) | lkcal |
| Metabolic age | years |
BIA calculated results - segmental | |
|---|---|
| Left Arm Skeletal Muscle Mass | kg |
| Right Arm Skeletal Muscle Mass | kg |
| Trunk Skeletal Muscle Mass | kg |
| Left Leg Skeletal Muscle Mass | kg |
| Right Leg Skeletal Muscle Mass | kg |