Body Fat %: Bod Pod

Purpose: Whole body densitometry to determine body composition.  The Bod Pod is the most accurate method of calculating body composition and body fat. 

Equipment: Body Pod device

Procedure:  Prior to testing:

• Don’t eat or drink for at least 3 hours (no food and no liquids). 
• Don’t exercise for at least 3 hours.
• Wear form fitting clothing (spandex or lycra). 
• Don’t apply any lotions or skin creams
• Don’t wear any jewelry. 
• Note how much body hair the subject has.