Body Composition Measurement Tools

Body Composition Measurement Tools

Measuring body composition is an excellent tool to test whether an athlete is progressing as desired. Of course, standard weight monitoring on the scales is a basic tool, but in sports where muscle mass should increase or fat mass should decrease, changes in body composition should also be monitored. 

For example, monitoring weight gain with scales alone can give a false impression of the quality of the mass gained, i.e. fat gain in relation to muscle mass can be excessive.

Useful tests include the following:

Bodymaja (currently available only in Finland)

Discover Bodymaja – The Best Tool for Tracking Athletes' Body Composition (currently available only in Finland)

Bodymaja is a Finnish innovation that is rapidly gaining popularity worldwide. It is an accurate and user-friendly body composition measurement service designed specifically for athletes and fitness enthusiasts. Bodymaja measurement points are located in shopping centers and other easily accessible locations, allowing you to take measurements privately, without an appointment, whenever it suits you best.

What Does Bodymaja Measure?

Bodymaja's devices provide users with a wide range of precise information about their body and overall well-being. The body composition analysis is based on the InBody 770 device, one of the most researched and accurate body composition analyzers in the world. With Bodymaja, you can monitor the following:

  • Visceral fat and body fat mass: Track the amount of harmful fat in your body and identify potential risks early.
  • Muscle mass and distribution: Understand the balance of muscle and fat in your body and monitor rehabilitation progress.
  • Weight and fluid balance: Detect changes in your body's fluid balance that could affect measurement results.
  • Over 40 different measurement values: All measurement results are clearly explained in detail for you.
  • Measurement history graphs and AI interpretation: Easily track changes in your body with visual graphs and get AI-assisted interpretation of your progress.
Blood Pressure and Grip Strength Measurements Now Available at Bodymaja
Bodymaja doesn't just measure body composition; it now also offers comprehensive blood pressure and grip strength measurements. These additional tests complement the body composition results, giving you a deeper understanding of your body's health.
  • Blood Pressure Measurement: Accurate blood pressure measurement helps you monitor the health of your heart, circulatory system, and arteries, allowing you to detect anomalies early. This is particularly beneficial for athletes who want to ensure their body is ready for intense workouts.
  • Grip Strength Measurement: This test provides insight into your muscle strength and its changes over time. Research has shown that grip strength is directly linked to healthy years of life and improved quality of life.
Bodymaja – High Quality and Easy to Use: Bodymaja is a family-owned Finnish company dedicated to providing the most accurate and reliable measurement results on the market. The self-service concept ensures that you can take measurements whenever it suits you – no appointment needed. There are currently several measuring points in different cities Bodymaja is expanding its activities both in Finland and possibly outside Finland in the future.

How to Perform the Measurements: Bodymaja's measurements are performed in a specific order to ensure that the results are as accurate and reliable as possible. Start with the blood pressure test, followed by the body composition analysis, and finish with the grip strength test. It's important to stay on the device throughout the process, as the results are confirmed on the body composition machine.

Important Information on Preparing for Measurements: To ensure the accuracy of the measurements, proper preparation is crucial. Body composition is not a stable condition; it changes constantly. Different preparation methods can lead to varying results. You can find detailed preparation instructions on Bodymaja's website.

Where to order: https://www.bodymaja.fi/verkkokauppa/ (HOX! Bodymaja currently operates only in Finland)

Discount Codes and Offers: 

Bodymaja offers excellent discounts with the Atphysiq code for athletes and their family members:

  • 10% off 1x and 3x measurement package. Code: Atphysiq10
  • Additional services: Comprehensive blood pressure & grip strength for €20 (only in the context of body composition measurement). Code: Atphysiq+
  • Unlimited 12-month measurement package €69.90. Code: Atphysiq12kk
  • Unlimited measurement package + 1 additional measurements at a special price. Code: Atphysiq12kk+
  • Unlimited measurement package includes unlimited body composition measurements + 1x additional measurements.
  • Unlimited measurement package + unlimited additional services. Code: Atphysiq12kkpremium

InBody (available in several countries)

InBody equipment is used all over the world, for example in some gyms. It comes in different levels, so the more advanced the version, the more data it tells the athlete about their body.

Measurement options may vary depending on the InBody model. The best models measures muscle mass, fat mass and girth of different parts of the body, weight, fluid balance, visceral fat, bone mineral mass, daily calorie intake, etc. The results can be viewed in separate reports, usually available on paper and in some places by email on request.

It measures muscle mass, fat mass and girth of different parts of the body, weight, fluid balance, visceral fat, bone mineral mass, daily calorie intake, etc. The results can be viewed in separate reports, usually available on paper and in some places by email on request.

InBody measuring points: It is advisable to search the internet for your city to see if there are any places offering InBody measuring.

Weighing Scales

The scale is a good tool for monitoring changes in your body. Regular weighing also reminds you to eat enough if you exercise a lot and your weight starts to drop. It also reminds you to limit the amount of unhealthy foods you eat if your weight is increasing too quickly for the amount of exercise you are doing.

Using a scale is not recommended for athletes who tend to become stressed by reading the scale.
Weight fluctuations can be large, even over two consecutive days. Weight is affected by factors such as the amount of sweat-producing exercise, hydration, and salt and carbohydrate intake.

Choose a scale that automatically stores data in a database for easy comparison. Longer-term weight monitoring will give the athlete an indication of the windows of time when the diet should be adjusted according to consumption. For example, if weight is lost without purpose during a heavy competition season, there is a risk of losing muscle mass as well as fat. Similarly, unintentional weight gain during lighter periods of the season is likely due to overeating.

A good weight monitoring interval will vary depending on the psyche of the athlete. Because weight fluctuations can be more than a kilo in a single day, it is most effective to monitor weight daily. This will help you understand how different factors affect your weight on different days. Large changes in weight over two consecutive days are always primarily an accumulation of fluids, not fat.

In general, 1-2 times per week in similar situations may be an appropriate measurement interval to maintain comparability of results. The recommended time to measure is after waking up, after emptying the bladder, but without eating or drinking. For this reason, it is recommended to place the scale near the toilet.

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