Biological age test

To ensure your safety during the test, we ask you to complete a validated sport medical questionnaire in advance. Bring the results with you on test day. Based on your answers, you’ll receive a colour-coded recommendation:

• Green: you're good to go, no medical check-up needed.
  
• Orange: a medical check-up is advised.
• Red: a medical check-up is required before the test. This can be done via one of the sports doctors affiliated with SKA or Golazo Energy.

Haven't filled out the form before your appointment? You can do it on-site – but note: if your result is red, the test cannot take place.

We assess your body composition using a DEXA scan (type Lunar Prodigy), the standard for this type of measurement.

We measure:

• Total and regional body fat percentage and fat mass
  
• Lean mass (as a proxy for muscle mass)
• Bone mass and bone density (an indicator of bone strength)
  
• Basal metabolic rate (your daily energy needs at rest)
  

The scan also highlights any asymmetries between your left and right sides - for example, muscle mass differences between your arms or legs.

We use simple but scientifically grounded tests to evaluate your flexibility, balance, strength and power. Your results are benchmarked in relation to your reference group, giving you a clear view of your strengths and areas for improvement.

Your endurance is tested with an effort test on a bike or treadmill, lasting around 10–15 minutes. You’ll wear a mask so we can measure your VO2-max, which is the best indicator of aerobic fitness. Results are given as absolute values and relative to your body weight. You’ll learn how efficiently your body uses oxygen during exertion.

We use a recognised questionnaire to explore your lifestyle habits. How many hours do you sit each day? How active are you? How healthy is your diet? Your answers are compared with evidence-based guidelines. Our coaches will translate your results into personalised and practical advice that fits your life.

After a refreshing shower, we take the time to go through your detailed test report and recommendations. How do you compare to your peers? The combined outcomes of all tests determine your biological age. Our coaches provide targeted advice based on your personal results and goals – giving you clear guidance to take home and put into action.

For the analysis of the body composition, we use an extremely precise full body DEXA scan. We map the following: Fat percentage and fat-free mass of the total body and per region, Weight of each body region and comparison of the left and right half of the body (e.g. comparison of muscle mass of the left and right leg), and weight and density of the bones by region and of the different bones in the body. This is an indicator of the strength of your bones.

This fitness test (+/- 15 minutes) consists of an edifying effort on your own bicycle or on the Golazo Energy bicycle ergometer. During the test we measure and analyse various parameters and you wear a mask to measure exactly how much oxygen you can absorb (= VO2 Max). This VO2 Max is expressed in an absolute and relative score (per kg of body weight) and is the best indicator to measure your cardiovascular fitness. After the test, there is a cooling down and you can enjoy a refreshing shower.