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BOD POD Body Composition Assessment

A body composition assessment measures the different components that make up your body.  The primary components are your fat mass, lean muscle mass, bone, and water.

Unlike just weighing yourself on a scale, which only tells you your total weight, a body composition assessment shows you how much of your weight comes from fat versus muscle and other tissues. This information helps you understand your overall health, fitness level, and can guide personalized plans for training, nutrition, and wellness.  Additionally, tracking these measures can help assess change and effectiveness over time in response to programs and health management.

For example, two people might weigh the same, but one could have a higher percentage of muscle and lower fat, which usually means they’re healthier and fitter.

The BOD POD uses air displacement technology to accurately and quickly measure your body composition without discomfort. Validated against hydrostatic weighing, the gold standard in body fat and lean mass measurement, this quick, comfortable, and highly accurate test provides a detailed breakdown of your body composition, empowering you to tailor your training, nutrition, and wellness strategies for optimal results.

Whether you're an athlete, a fitness enthusiast, or just starting your health journey, the Bod Pod offers insights far beyond the scale. 

Benefits

Track Progress Effectively: Whether you are monitoring your body composition for health or fitness, measures changes in muscle and fat over time, giving more meaningful feedback than weight alone.

Identify Health Risks: High body fat percentages can signal increased risk for conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome.

Optimize Athletic Performance: Athletes can fine-tune training and recovery by monitoring muscle mass and fat levels for peak performance.

Motivation and Accountability: Seeing objective data about your body can inspire and motivate ongoing commitment to your goals.

Non-Invasive and Quick: Modern methods like the Bod Pod provide accurate results without discomfort, making assessments easy and repeatable.

Single BOD POD Assessment: $175 

Inquire about packages with RMR Analysis and Nutrition!

Location

Tisch Sports Performance Center
525 East 71st Street, Ground Floor
646.797.8005

BOD POD Assessments Provided By

Pamela Geisel, MS, MBA, CSCS, PCES, RRCA Run Coach
Exercise Physiology
HSS Main - Tisch
Grace Horan, MS, ACSM-EP
Exercise Physiology
HSS Main - Tisch
Ben Yamuder, MS, CSCS, USAW-1
Exercise Physiology
HSS Main - Tisch