What is the BOD POD method?

A Bod Pod is a computerized, egg-shaped device that measures your weight and volume to determine your body density and calculate your percentage of body fat.

How do I get the best bod pod results?

In order to have the best possible results, follow these simple instructions:

No food, drink or exercise at least 3 hours prior to testing.
Use the restroom before testing, if necessary.
Don’t apply any lotions or skin creams prior to your test.
Remove glasses and jewelry (if possible).

How do you calculate air displacement plethysmography?

Thus, human body volume is measured when a subject sits inside the chamber and displaces a volume of air equal to his or her body volume. Body volume is calculated indirectly by subtracting the volume of air remaining inside the chamber when the subject is inside from the volume of air in the chamber when it is empty.

What is Bod Pod air displacement plethysmography?

The BOD POD Gold Standard Body Composition Tracking System is an air displacement plethysmograph which uses whole-body densitometry to determine body composition (body fat and fat-free mass) in adults and children, and can accommodate a wide range of populations.

Is a Bod Pod accurate?

BOD POD testing is highly accurate in determining even slight changes in fat, lean body mass and your metabolism. It’s one of the best indicators for overall health, compared to the body mass index (BMI) measurement.

What should you not do before a Bod Pod?

It’s important that you do not eat, drink or exercise for two hours prior to BOD POD testing. You should also wear approved compression-type clothing. For women, this includes a form-fitting Speedo or Lycra-type swimsuit, or single-layer compression shorts and sports bra without padding or wires.

How accurate is Bod Pod?

Bod Pod Results Information The range of error for this test is ± 1 to 2.7%. BodPod is as accurate as hydrostatic (underwater) weighing, but quicker and easier to perform.

Does Bod Pod measure density?

No membership is required. Since it is based on the same whole-body measurement principle as hydrostatic weighing, the BOD POD first measures the subject’s mass and volume. From these measurements, whole-body density is determined. Using this data, body fat and lean mass can then be calculated.

How accurate is the BOD POD?

Does Bod Pod measure bone density?

The air displacement method (Bod Pod) uses a two-compartment model and therefore is only able to measure totals and percentages of fat and non-fat mass. Unlike the CompID Scan, it is not able to measure the distribution of lean mass and fat mass throughout the body, and does not provide information on bone health.