A dexa scan dual enerxy x ray absorptiometry uses two different types of waves that are reflected by lean muscle and bone differently. Use a tape measure to determine your waist wrist hip and forearm circumference. Calculating body fat percentage isnt always completely accurate and there are many methods to try. Body composition testing or body fat testing measures the amount of body fat and fat free mass also referred to as lean tissue muscle mass body water bone and organs in the body. Bodpod assessments are conducted at the recreation and wellness center 123 se harvard street minneapolis mn 55455. The procedure helps measure your body fat by measuring the flow of an electric current through your muscles.
There are several techniques you could use to measure body fat. Determine your body fat percentage with our body fat calculator. Body fat scales are easy to use. Metabolic testing for weight loss. The body fat index is not an indicator of fitness level since the calculation is made with no regard. Skinfold measurements have been used to estimate body fat for over 50 years skinfold calipers measure the thickness of your subcutaneous fat the fat underneath the skin at certain body.
You simply step on the scale and the tool measures both your body weight and your estimated fat percentage. Find nearby locations and pricing to get you an on the spot assessment of your body composition. Well talk about the healthy range for men and women and the limitations. Individual assessment an individual bodbod assessment takes approximately 10 15 minutes to complete. The dexa scan is the clinical gold standard for measuring fat muscle and bone density. Such scales work with the help of sensors underneath.
Dexa dxa scan bod pod test underwater weighing calipers and bathroom scales. Then input your gender and measurements below to receive a body fat index based on average values. Quick convenient accurate what are the benefits of bod pod body composition measurement. Personalized diet and exercise insights. The strength of the impedance is then checked in relation to weight and height metrics to get your body fat percentage. Because the bod pod is highly accurate it can detect even small changes in body fat and lean body mass ie muscle bones and organs.
Body composition is one of the best indicators of overall health. Your muscle holds water and is quite conductive but fat has lower water content and not that conductive. Body fat testing dexa.