Body Composition Analysis at Tropical Bodies

People often use their weight to measure their health - but it is what your weight is made up of that is more important e.g. lean tissue, fat, water etc. By understanding your body's composition (your body's make-up) we can help you make important decisions to determine what direction you need to target your goals to achieve maximum health and fitness benefits.

A body composition test will measure the following:

• Body fat weight
• Body fat percentage
• Target body fat percentage
• Body Mass Index (BMI)
• Metabolic Rate
• Lean Weight
• Lean percentage
• Water volume
• Water percentage
• Target water percentage

Questions & Answers

Q. How is the test performed?

A. After measuring your height and weight - the test is performed with you lying down fully clothed on your back without your shoes on. We will place electro pads on your right hand and right foot. After entering your personal data into the machine a weak electronic current will pass through your body - you won't feel a thing. Your body's resistance to the current is how muscle, water and fat are determined.

Q. How long will it take to have my body composition test done ?

A. Your body composition test will take 20-30 minutes

Q. How much is it to have a body composition?

A. It will cost $35.00 (incl. gst) to have a body composition test. Please make bookings at the front counter or phone Tropical Bodies on (07) 47720773

Q. Is there anything I need to consider before having a body composition test ?

A. Yes. Below are some guidelines to follow before having your body composition test performed

Information to read before taking the Body Composition Test

• We will check your height and weight before being tested
• Women should ideally be tested in the middle of their menstrual cycle when water retention is at its minimum
• If you are pregnant or have a pacemaker unfortunately you cannot undertake a body composition test. The test may have ill effects
• Do not consume large amounts of water prior to testing
• Dehydration: Testing body water levels that are unusually low may affect reading
• Some medication, particularly diuretics may affect test results
• No testing for at least 12 hours after exercise. Exercise has a significant effect on your body water content
• No alcohol for at least 24 hours prior to testing. Alcohol is a diuretic
• No coffee, tea, fizzy or energy drinks at least 24 hours prior to testing as most of these drinks are diuretics reducing the amount of water in your body
• Test at least 2 or 3 hours after a meal
• Urinate within 30 minutes before testing