How much does a Bod Pod cost?

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How much does a BOD POD® cost? BOD POD testing costs $45 or buy a pack of two for $80. NIFS membership includes one free BOD POD® per year.

Where can I use a bod pod?

The BOD POD® is a high-tech body composition measuring device which measures fat mass and lean muscle mass. The Bod Pod is mainly used in university settings, for medical research, and at clinical, athletic, military, and professional health and wellness facilities. It’s also used by the NFL.

Which is more accurate Bod Pod or DEXA?

There are a number of different methods measure this information, with two methods being more widely accepted. However, when evaluating both methods, the Bod Pod and CompID Scan, DEXA technology is far superior due to its higher accuracy, more detailed and in-depth results, ability to assess bone health, and more.

What does bod pod stand for?

BOD POD: A method for determining the lean body mass. The BOD POD is a computerized, egg-shaped chamber. Using the same whole-body measurement principle as underwater weighing, the BOD POD measures a subject’s mass and volume, from which their whole-body density is determined.

How effective is the 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.

How long does the BOD POD take?

about three minutes
Q: How long does the BOD POD measurement/assessment take? A: The test takes about three minutes to complete, and the cabin will open every 50 seconds. Your assessment will include a 30-minute meeting to measure and review your results as well as answer any questions.

Can you cheat a body fat test?

Eat to Cheat The subjects had DEXA scans done before and after meals, and were instructed to drink as much water as possible immediately after each meal. They found that eating lunch or dinner caused an approximately 1 kg (2.2 lb) increase in lean mass, with no increase in body fat.

Do Bod Pods work?

The BOD POD takes very accurate measurements of your weight and volume (the size of your body). Anything that isn’t “you”, including clothing, jewelry, or eyeglasses, can produce inaccurate results. This is why it’s important you wear minimal, form-fitting clothing such as a lycra or Spandex® swimsuit.

How accurate is a Bod Pod scan?

What is the difference between BOD POD and DEXA scan?

Results BOD POD BOD POD results consist of data pertaining to total body weight, density, fat and fat-free mass. DEXA DEXA scan results give a detailed snapshot of your body composition, including measurements on body fat percentage.

Is a Bod Pod Safe?

The BOD POD test provides results of these two categories expressed as percentages of total body mass. Testing is highly accurate, safe, and quick, with a complete analysis in about 10-minutes.

Can you eat before 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.