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The Bod Pod is a unique technology that uses whole-body densitometry to determine body composition (fat and fat-free mass) in adults and children. With obesity on the rise and diseases associated with excess body fat becoming more involved, the need to measure body composition has become more important than ever. By tracking your body composition one can evaluate the progress of exercise and nutritional programs and make changes to achieve maximum performance.
The Bod Pod is routinely used for testing a variety of subjects, including professional/collegiate athletes and sumo wrestlers. It is also an exclusive body composition testing method used for prospective NFL players.
The Bod Pod measures:
- Resting Metabolic Rate
- Thoracic Gas Volume
- Total Energy Expenditure
How it Works:
The BOD POD Gold Standard Body Composition Tracking System uses patented Air Displacement Plethysmography for determining percent fat and fat-free mass in adults and children. The simple, 5-minute test consists of measuring the subject's mass (weight) using a very accurate electronic scale, and volume, which is determined by sitting inside the BOD POD chamber. From these two measurements, the subject's body composition is calculated.
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