Percentage of body fat is strongly associated with the risk of several chronic diseases but its accurate measurement is difficult. Bioelectrical impedance analysis (BIA) is pretty easy, quick and non-invasive technique, to measure your body composition. While bioelectrical impedence methods such as the hand held unit at most gyms or the increasingly popular InBody, it measures body fat accurately in controlled clinical conditions but its performance in the field is inconsistent. BIA results are influenced by factors such as your environment, ethnicity, phase of menstrual cycle, and underlying medical conditions. Exercise, sleep, hydration and nutrition all play roles in accurate (or inaccurate) readings of BIA.
The key to getting the most accuracy out of any BIA device is to perform the test under standard conditions: 1. No food or caffeine within 2-4 hrs of the test. Ideally, you would want to do it fasted. 2. No exercise within 4 hrs--ideally within 24 hrs 3. No substantial intake of any fluid-even water-before the test--or don't chug a glass or bottle of water on your way in 4. Make sure you are normally hydrated 5. Do the test at the same time of day, under similar eating/sleeping habits. Another option is using the FIT 3D scanner, which uses DEXA technology and algorithms.The Fit3D Body Scanner offers a quick and comprehensive 360 degree body scans using infrared lasers in less than sixty seconds. This device measures body shape and composition as well as body posture. The Fit 3D Body Scanner is comprehensive and noninvasive providing people valuable body awareness quickly. The Fit3D Body Scanner is an innovative device that rapidly scans a person’s full body giving them access to data about their posture, body composition, and body shape. The Fit3D Body Scanner is able to provide the same amount of information in forty seconds that a personal trainer could access within a forty five minute consultation. The Fit 3D Body Scanner gives easy access to people of all sizes and shapes to help them track their workout progress and quantify results in real time. Fit3D Body Scanner DataEach full body scan gives users quick access to loads of body related information.
When it comes to using a non-invasive method to quantify physical results, the FIT 3D has the ability to be far more accurate than BIA such as InBody. Leave your questions and comments below the show notes and we will respond. Instagram: @functionised Facebook: @functionised |
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