Body Composition Test

[deedadumble 1,033]

I had a body composition test done last week and was wondering if anyone else has had one of these done?

Here are my results:

Height: 5'11"

Weight: 183 lbs

Percent body fat: 27.2% (my Aria scale says 40%, so I like this number better!)

Fat body weight: 49.8 lbs (total amount of fat in the body)

Lean body weight: 133.2 lbs (muscle, bone and water)

Basal metabolic rate: 1,838 cal/day (Right about what I have estimated based on avg losses and daily intake. 1,838-1,200=600; 600*7/3,500=1.2 pounds of loss per week)

Total body water: 41.2 liters (49.6% of body weight and it should be 60%... I need to get more hydration and reduce inflammation)

The test recommended that I should be about 22% body fat, and that my optimal weight would be 170.8 lbs. My goal weight right now is 175 because that would put me at a normal BMI.

Interesting results. Had a wonderful talk with the trainer that ran the test. He was amazed that I have lost over 90 lbs in the last year. I wish I had run the test before to have a comparison.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

How did they do the test? Was it Water immersion? Bodpod? Something like that?

I've had my BMR tested but I'd love to get the body composition tested as well. Where did you have it done?

[deedadumble 1,033]

How did they do the test? Was it Water immersion? Bodpod? Something like that? I've had my BMR tested but I'd love to get the body composition tested as well. Where did you have it done?

They used the Biodynamics Model 310e. It's used a lot in Europe. I was on a cruise and saw it on a list at the spa and it was only $35, so I thought it would be interesting to try it out. It uses bioimpedance through attached electrodes to my foot and hand. I've also had a similar test done a long time ago at a weight loss doctor's office.

There are five ways to test body composition: http://www.active.com/fitness/articles/5-ways-to-test-your-body-composition

The bioimpedance test is inexpensive, but fairly accurate especially if you want to get a baseline and then compare after a certain length of time.