As you work toward the realistic and attainable goals established with the Peak Health nurse, you can advance to new phases and earn higher medical credits. The program advocates individual accountability for healthy lifestyle behaviors and rewards you for your efforts. Credits are awarded for Phases 2-5.
To determine your phase, the Peak Health nurse will assess your health through a series of tests and compare your results to the program's medical standards. These tests include lab work results, body composition, blood pressure, cardiorespiratory fitness, and resting heart rate.
The nurse also takes into consideration such factors as tobacco use, status and review of labs and age/gender exams, and progress toward goals, including follow-up with your medical provider if it's outlined as a goal.
Your total score on the medical standards determines your overall health status, your LifeForce phase, how soon the nurse would like to meet with you again, and the medical credit you qualify for.