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What does the InBody measurement mean?
The InBody measurement is a well-known and reliable body composition measurement method. It is based on the bioimpedance method, which gives very accurate information about the body’s situation.
The InBody measurement is the most effective body composition measurement method
The InBody measurement gives very accurate results that are valid regardless of the age, gender or size of the person being measured. InBody measurement is based on the patented bioimpedance method (Bioelectrical Impendance Analysis, BIA), in which a light electric current is passed through the body.
Bioimpedance means measuring electrical conductivity, i.e. the varying resistance encountered by alternating current in different parts of the body. Different tissues react to electric current in different ways. The liquid conducts electricity excellently and the fat, on the other hand, acts like an insulator.
Bioimpedance measurement is a superior method. It reports on the individual nutritional status and health status of the person with an accuracy that is not possible with other methods.
All Bodymaja’s InBody measurements are done with the InBody 770 device, which is currently the absolute number one in its field. Similar devices are also widely used in healthcare and research.
What types of body composition measurement methods are there?
Other methods of body composition measurement besides the bioimpedance method are, for example, underwater weighing, DEXA measurement, skinfold measurement (so-called forceps measurement) and computed tomography (CT imaging).
Compared to these, the advantages of the bioimpedance method are undeniable. Among the aforementioned, underwater weighing, DEXA measurement and computed tomography are considerably expensive and require specialized equipment from professionals. Skinfold measurement, on the other hand, is a very imprecise and one-sided measurement method with a large margin of error.
On the other hand, the InBody measurement based on bioimpedance can be performed by anyone at a suitable measuring point inexpensively and completely independently. The InBody measurement does not require a referral or the presence of a healthcare professional.
The results of the bioimpedance method are remarkably versatile compared to other measurement methods. It can be used to define, in addition to weight, the individual ingredients that make up the body: fluids, minerals, proteins and fat. This is the so-called four-component model, which is considered the most accurate possible way of modeling body composition.
What happens in the InBody measurement?
Taking an InBody measurement yourself is easy. You will receive a link from Bodymaja’s online store, which you can click to enter the measurement point of your choice. After that, you just need to follow the instructions given by the device.
The actual measuring procedure only takes about a minute. During this time, you stand on the stand of the measuring device, hold the handles and the device performs various impedance measurements at six frequencies.
The user interface of the device is in Finnish, as is the report you receive from the measurement. Bodymaja’s Oma Body report contains a total of 15 pages and more than 40 different measurement results of your body composition.
InBody measurement safety
Body composition measurement is a completely safe and painless procedure. The electric current used in bioimpedance measurement is very small, about 80 microamperes. The frequencies used in the measurement do not stimulate the nerves.
The InBody measuring device is classified as a medical device. Thus, there is an obligation to accurately report all deviations. There is a lot of research behind the devices and their reliability has been thoroughly investigated. The method has been in use for 25 years without any reported side effects.
InBody measurement is prohibited for patients using a pacemaker, as the compatibility of these devices has not been studied.
Technical data of Bodymaja’s InBody 770 device
All Bodymaja measurements are made with the InBody 770 device, which is currently the absolute number one in its field.
Medical device approval: MDD/93/42/EEC
Patented measurement method
Measuring frequencies: 1, 5, 50, 250, 500, 1000 kHz
Measurement duration: 60 seconds
Weight of the person to be measured: 10–270 kg
Age of the subject: 3–99 years
Length of the person to be measured: 95–220 cm
Measurements: 30 impedance measurements at 6 frequencies, from 5 body parts (right and left arm, middle body, right and left leg)
Report information provided by Bodymaja’s InBody measurement
Bodymaja’s body composition measurement always gives the same, easy-to-read Oma Body report, which reviews the measurement results with explanations. The report contains clear graphs for each value and instructions for interpreting the results.
The measurement results of the Oma Body report:
Total points
Muscle-fat diagnosis
Fat percentage
Visceral fat
Weight goal
Muscle balance
Fluid balance
Waist-hip ratio
Segmental circumference
Body composition
Study parameters
Segmental fat diagnosis
Assessment of nutritional status
Body type
Calorie consumption in exercise
Body mass index
Body phase angle
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