MEN
| Age | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
| 20 - 29 | 86 + | 72 - 84 | 62 - 68 | 60 or less |
| 30 - 39 | 86 + | 72 - 84 | 64 -70 | 62 or less |
| 40 - 49 | 90 + | 74 - 88 | 66 - 72 | 64 or less |
| 50 + | 90 + | 74 - 88 | 68 - 74 | 66 or less |
WOMEN
| Age | Poor | Fair | Good | Excellent |
| 20 - 29 | 96 + | 78 - 94 | 72 - 76 | 70 or less |
| 30 - 39 | 98 + | 80 - 96 | 72 -78 | 70 or less |
| 40 - 49 | 100 + | 80 - 98 | 74 - 78 | 72 or less |
| 50 + | 104 + | 84 - 102 | 76 - 82 | 74 or less |
The heart rate will determine how much blood is pumped (stroke volume) around your body on each beat. The stronger your heart is, the less it has to beat to carry oxygen (via blood) to the working muscles.
Blood pressure (BP) has no warning signs or symptoms. The only way to find out if your BP is high to get it checked. Blood pressure is measured at Systole (heart contraction) and Diastole (heart in relaxation). High BP (hypertension) can damage artery walls encouraging the build up of atheroma (the narrowing of artery walls). As the artery become blocked blood pressure will increase further, placing an extra work load on the heart that can cause damage and lead to eventual failure. By taking part in regular aerobic exercise can help to reduce hypertension.
| Classification | Systolic | Diastolic |
| High | Greater than 160 | Over 95 |
| Normal - High | 140 - 160 | 90 - 94 |
| Normal | Less than 140 | 80 - 90 |
| Low | Less than 90 | 60 |
Health professionals around the world use BMI to determine whether a person is overweight or clinically obese. Statistics, published in a Health Survey of England 2004, show that almost a quarter of adults are obese. This means they have a greater risk of developing heart disease, diabetes, stroke and certain cancers (breast and colon).
| Classification | BMI |
| Underweight | Less than 18 |
| Ideal | 18-25 |
| Overweight | 25-30 |
| Obese - should lose weight | 30-40 |
| Very obese - lose weight now | Greater than 40 |
BMI doesn't take into account a person's body fat content, which is an indicator of the risk of future health problems. Muscle weighs three times more than fat, so remember that weight is also related to build, and you should make allowances if you are stocky or of heavy build. Your BMI will also vary slightly according to gender.
If you would like to calculate your own BMI, just follow these three steps. 1 - Work out your height in metres and multiply the figure by itself. 2 - Measure your weight in kilograms 3 - Divide the weight by the height squared (i.e. the answer to Q1). For example, you might be 1.6m (5ft 3in) tall and weigh 63kg (10st). The calculation would then be: 1.6 x 1.6 = 2.56. 63 divided by 2.56. BMI = 24.6.
| Classification | Women | Men |
| Lean | 14 – 24 % | 6 – 17 % |
| Average | 25 – 31 % | 18 – 25 % |
| Over weight | 32 - 35 % | 26- 30 % |
| Obese | 36 + % | 31 + % |