BOD POD Test in Iowa City, IA
BOD POD Test: this body composition test will generate a breakdown of fat mass vs fat-free mass, total body fat percentage, comparison with healthy ranges and population data (percentile, Z-score).
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Packages
Weight Management
The Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) test measures how many calories your body needs at rest, a great addition to the BOD POD test for those focused on optimizing weight or gaining muscle mass.
Package: BOD POD + RMR
Fitness + Performance
The VO2 Max test provides insights into cardiovascular health and also establishes optimal heart rate zones, an ideal addition to the BOD POD test for those who are concentrated on their fitness levels.
Package: BOD POD + RMR + VO2 Max
Starter Pack
The package designed to help you set your baseline, understand your caloric needs and measure change over time. Whether you retest every 3, 4 or 6 months - keep yourself accountable to your wellness goals.
Package: 2 x BOD POD + 1 x RMR
How It Works
Book your Appointment
We are with you every step of the way, from seamless scheduling to preparing you for test day. There are no hidden costs. We coordinate your test as well as providing your results dashboard and a follow-up call.
Receive Digital Report
Forget the hard to understand paper print out. Fitnescity analyzes your results, delivering you a secure, online dashboard with actionable insights within two business days of your appointment.
What are the benefits?
BOD POD: The world’s gold standard for fast, accurate and safe Body Fat Assessment.
Based on Air Displacement Plethysmography, the BOD POD uses whole body densitometric principles to determine body composition (Fat and Fat-Free Mass), guaranteeing high accuracy and excellent test-to-test repeatability.
BOD POD’s air displacement plethysmography eliminates the invasiveness of Dual Energy X-Ray Absorptiometry (DEXA) and is therefore suitable for frequent, longitudinal tracking of body composition and metabolic changes over time.
What results will I receive?
You will receive online access to your results (test results, interpretation, and anthropometric data) within one business day. Your results will include your total body fat and fat-free mass measurements.
Please note that, unlike the DEXA scan, the BOD POD test does not provide body fat levels by body part.
What is the test protocol?
Prior to your Bod Pod test, there are a few important things to note:
* It is recommended you complete a two-hour fast prior to your Bod Pod test. This is to ensure accuracy.
* You must not consume alcohol or caffeine four hours prior to the test.
* Attire for the test: Women- compression shorts and a tight-fitting sports bra or bathing suit. Men- compression shorts or speedo. Swim caps are required. The staff will have swim caps available for use, but please feel free to bring yours if you'd like.
* Body hair, particularly facial hair, may skew results.
What happens during the appointment?
* Your test administrator will ask your height and weight. You will be asked to sit in the Bod Pod for approximately 35-45 seconds for 2-3 rounds of measurement. You will not be able to move or talk.
* You will be asked to wear a swim cap over your hair, and remove shoes, socks and all jewelry before the test.
Fitnescity does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always seek the advice of your doctor or a qualified medical professional if you have any questions about your results.